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SGU 997L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,456 mi
Last recorded18,456 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGU 997L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 18,456 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2021 17,853 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Aug 2020 17,547 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play rear prop uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 17,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 16,374 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 16,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 15,879 miles

slight lift in nearside kingpin

Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,881 miles

FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTED

REAR BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,790 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 13,784 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 13,122 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside screen washer weak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 13,122 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside screen washer weak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,754 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 11,036 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,953 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,754 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 7,954 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,587 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 4,908 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Jun 2006 3,162 miles

front number plate cracked

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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SGU 997L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SGU 997L, 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 SGU 997L registered?

SGU 997L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 31 May 1973.

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