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PPB 745L

1973 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,939 mi
Last recorded14,939 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 745L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 14,939 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 14,937 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,235 miles

rear leaf spring bushes cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2016 13,861 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

rear leaf spring bushes cracked and perished

various oil leaks

Fail 16 Jun 2016 13,860 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear spring shackle bushes perished and cracked

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,648 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,343 miles

body filler starting to pull away from offside rear outer sill

both rear tyres starting to wear and crack

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
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PPB 745L is a 1973 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PPB 745L, 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

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What year was PPB 745L registered?

PPB 745L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 14 February 1973.

Is PPB 745L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPB 745L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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