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PYW 242L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,530 mi
Last recorded81,530 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYW 242L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 81,530 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,318 miles

Off side front tyre just rubs on modified lower shock absorber nut on server cornering.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,149 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,700 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,547 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,470 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 78,748 miles

Steering operation quite stiff.

Pass 5 May 2010 78,512 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,982 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 77,491 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 77,460 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 3 May 2007 76,792 miles

oil leak from engine

slight fuel leak from pump union

stud missing from exhaust down pipe

water pipe on top of engin insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,134 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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PYW 242L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PYW 242L, 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

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What year was PYW 242L registered?

PYW 242L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is PYW 242L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYW 242L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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