CarVerify

Free Car Check

POJ 840M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,551 mi
Last recorded26,551 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOJ 840M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 26,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 26,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 26,077 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 25,473 miles

Front Slight lift in both kingpin top pinions

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill at rear slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 24,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bump stop missing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine /gearbox & Rear Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 24,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bump stop missing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine /gearbox & Rear Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 23,939 miles

Offside Front headlight aim low and left

Fail 21 Dec 2021 23,939 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlight aim low and left

Pass 21 Dec 2020 23,097 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 22,416 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 21,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 20,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 19,767 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 19,059 miles

o/s rack boot perished

Pass 14 Nov 2014 18,277 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,335 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,544 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 75,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,657 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,379 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,575 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,329 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

POJ 840M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying POJ 840M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of POJ 840M?

You can check the full history of POJ 840M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was POJ 840M registered?

POJ 840M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 5 December 1973.

Is POJ 840M safe to buy?

The MOT history for POJ 840M shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does POJ 840M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on POJ 840M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.