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PPB 978L

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,430 mi
Last recorded48,430 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 978L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 48,430 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2025 48,394 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 48,323 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 48,323 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 48,292 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 48,208 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 48,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front mounting bracket loose

Pass 29 Jun 2019 48,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,972 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 47,972 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 47,681 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 47,232 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,908 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,968 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,696 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,917 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 25,882 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,385 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
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PPB 978L is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PPB 978L, 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.

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What year was PPB 978L registered?

PPB 978L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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