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PUD 448L

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,874 mi
Last recorded66,874 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 448L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 66,874 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 66,389 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 65,924 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 65,492 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 64,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 64,524 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,830 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 62,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,824 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,718 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,718 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,550 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,550 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres slightly perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,196 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipes slighly corroded

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 448L is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PUD 448L, 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 PUD 448L?

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What year was PUD 448L registered?

PUD 448L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is PUD 448L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUD 448L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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