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PUD 305L

1973 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,530 mi
Last recorded5,530 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 305L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 5,530 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both slightly binding

Rear both axle straps cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2016 2,330 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 2,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases weld on back box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 827 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 365 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 351 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 99,762 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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PUD 305L is a 1973 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PUD 305L, 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 PUD 305L registered?

PUD 305L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is PUD 305L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUD 305L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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