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PSD 407M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,329 mi
Last recorded91,329 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSD 407M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 91,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills and offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 90,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades starting to spilt

Fail 8 Aug 2015 90,501 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper bolts (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper bolts (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades starting to spilt

Fail 10 Jun 2015 90,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F has slight lift in suspension upright

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,887 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 89,756 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes have a slight bind

slight play to steering colum top bush

steering system noisy

Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,428 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 86,887 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 86,887 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 86,351 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 86,351 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 85,260 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 85,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 84,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 83,991 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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PSD 407M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PSD 407M, 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 PSD 407M registered?

PSD 407M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 16 August 1973.

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