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SPH 159M

1973 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,152 mi
Last recorded49,152 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 159M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 49,152 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 47,985 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,148 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 46,143 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 43,989 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 42,905 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 42,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 39,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 39,163 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 31,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 27,016 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 27,011 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 24,018 miles

Offside Front Slight lift and play in o/s/f. King pin

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

Pass 7 May 2015 20,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 17,313 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 17,170 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 17,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SPH 159M is a 1973 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SPH 159M, 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 SPH 159M?

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What year was SPH 159M registered?

SPH 159M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 23 August 1973.

Is SPH 159M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPH 159M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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