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PPT 959M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,746 mi
Last recorded38,746 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPT 959M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 38,746 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Crossmember . (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 34,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 26,384 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 19,186 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 16,316 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 11,208 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 10,062 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 9,628 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 9,335 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 9,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 8,739 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 8,160 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 8,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 7,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2013 7,809 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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PPT 959M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PPT 959M, 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 PPT 959M?

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What year was PPT 959M registered?

PPT 959M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 12 November 1973.

Is PPT 959M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPT 959M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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