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VAA 115M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,566 mi
Last recorded48,566 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAA 115M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,566 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 44,586 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 44,581 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,274 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,826 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 35,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,766 miles

Offside rear wheel arch coroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 35,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear wheel arch coroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,600 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 35,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,416 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,139 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,185 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 28,284 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges , tracking out .

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,284 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges , tracking out .

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 27,276 miles

Hand brake lever ratchet nearly at end of working travel.

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

Offside Rear 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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VAA 115M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red 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 VAA 115M, 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 VAA 115M?

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What year was VAA 115M registered?

VAA 115M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is VAA 115M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAA 115M 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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