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VLG 873M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,082 mi
Last recorded3,082 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLG 873M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 3,082 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 2,995 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 2,728 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 2,367 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside @ offside front lower A frame arms inner bushes starting to wear

slight dampness to nearside rear back plate

Pass 11 Aug 2012 1,650 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 1,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 2,216 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 2,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

Pass 14 Aug 2010 86,659 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 86,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 83,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,169 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,744 miles

front brakes binding slightly

nearside @ offside front lower a frame inner rubbers starting to split

Fail 28 Aug 2008 32,744 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front brakes binding slightly

nearside @ offside front lower a frame inner rubbers starting to split

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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VLG 873M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VLG 873M, 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 VLG 873M registered?

VLG 873M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1973.

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