CarVerify

Free Car Check

ROY 896L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,215 mi
Last recorded7,215 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 896L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 7,215 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 5,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 3,159 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 90 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 90 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 93,675 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 93,675 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 93,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ROY 896L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green 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 ROY 896L, 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 ROY 896L?

You can check the full history of ROY 896L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ROY 896L registered?

ROY 896L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is ROY 896L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROY 896L 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.

Does ROY 896L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ROY 896L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.