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REA 465L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,844 mi
Last recorded50,844 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREA 465L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 50,844 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 46,516 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,902 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 45,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,746 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,694 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,611 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 45,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 45,004 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 44,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 44,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,465 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 42,575 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 42,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 41,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,191 miles

slight play in offside track rod end †slight play in steering colunm

Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,893 miles

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

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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REA 465L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 REA 465L, 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 REA 465L registered?

REA 465L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is REA 465L safe to buy?

The MOT history for REA 465L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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