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VBV 470L

1973 MG GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,345 mi
Last recorded32,345 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 MG GT69,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBV 470L
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,345 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 32,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 32,046 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 32,001 miles

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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VBV 470L is a 1973 MG GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 69,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBV 470L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBV 470L registered?

VBV 470L is a 1973 MG GT, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is VBV 470L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBV 470L shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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