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USB 414M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,979 mi
Last recorded91,979 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSB 414M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,979 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,226 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant hose at offside radiator rubbing against oil pipe

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,842 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 85,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 83,348 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all four tyres starting to crack but no cords or ply showing

Pass 6 May 2010 82,139 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,864 miles

rear brakes out of balance 67%

Pass 12 Sep 2007 77,655 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake imbalance 59% & require attention

Pass 13 Sep 2006 74,730 miles

rear brake imbalance 65%

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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USB 414M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 USB 414M, 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 USB 414M registered?

USB 414M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 24 August 1973.

Is USB 414M safe to buy?

The MOT history for USB 414M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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