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VFE 38M

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,760 mi
Last recorded36,760 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 38M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 36,760 miles

UNDERBODY COATED IN GENEROUS AMOUNTS OF UNDERSEAL

Fail 28 May 2026 36,759 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Front anchor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Front anchor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY COATED IN GENEROUS AMOUNTS OF UNDERSEAL

Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,425 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,165 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,526 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 33,485 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 33,482 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,626 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 32,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

small amount of play in lower trunions

Fail 3 May 2007 32,618 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

near side rear wheel bearing play †near side front floor to sill corrosion

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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VFE 38M is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFE 38M, 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 VFE 38M registered?

VFE 38M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 9 October 1973.

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