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SMA 884L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,083 mi
Last recorded84,083 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMA 884L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,063 miles

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

floor pan showing rust patches

o/s front wing loose at bottom

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills showing corrosion

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside front wing slightly insecure on lower edge

several areas under car showing corrosion

unable to asses all underside due to underseal being applied

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 83,376 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 83,376 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 83,341 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 83,341 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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SMA 884L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue 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 SMA 884L, 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 SMA 884L registered?

SMA 884L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 5 June 1973.

Is SMA 884L safe to buy?

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