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VEW 697L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,234 mi
Last recorded6,234 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEW 697L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 6,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2014 5,982 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2014 5,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s and n/s front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2013 5,637 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 13 Aug 2011 5,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 5,356 miles

brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2009 5,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

headlights of diferent types fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,803 miles

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

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

headlamps fitted of different types

Fail 21 Jul 2008 4,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

headlamps fitted of different types

Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,588 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 4,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 4,237 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 4,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VEW 697L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VEW 697L, 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 VEW 697L registered?

VEW 697L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 17 April 1973.

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