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SPA 726L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,380 mi
Last recorded23,380 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPA 726L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 23,380 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 23,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 22,495 miles

Front brake performance balance just met requirements.

Petrol pipe at rear rusty.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 21,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 21,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,772 miles

both wiperblades poor

Pass 16 Aug 2013 19,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play nearside,offside front king pins

Fail 15 Aug 2012 16,975 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play nearside,offside front king pins

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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SPA 726L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SPA 726L, 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 SPA 726L?

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What year was SPA 726L registered?

SPA 726L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 17 July 1973.

Is SPA 726L safe to buy?

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