MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VCE 998L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VCE 998L, 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 VCE 998L registered?
VCE 998L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 27 April 1973.
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