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PPV 47M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,626 mi
Last recorded8,626 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPV 47M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 8,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 8,354 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush has slight up and down play. (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 8,354 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush has slight up and down play. (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 7,897 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 7,897 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 6,922 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 6,921 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 6,419 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 6,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 5,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 5,156 miles

advises given with vt30 414448577019 19/03/2007

Fail 19 Mar 2007 5,156 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f brakes binding slightly

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked in outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2006 4,610 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 4,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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PPV 47M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PPV 47M, 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 PPV 47M registered?

PPV 47M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is PPV 47M safe to buy?

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