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SLT 785L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,202 mi
Last recorded5,202 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLT 785L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 5,202 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 5,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunnion bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 4,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 2,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 99,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 7,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 95,804 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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SLT 785L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SLT 785L, 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 SLT 785L registered?

SLT 785L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 3 July 1973.

Is SLT 785L safe to buy?

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