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VMA 732M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,598 mi
Last recorded53,598 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 732M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,598 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 53,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle OFFSIDE LOW EFFORT AND DISC CORRODED (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE IS COMPLETELY PERISHED (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2018 53,590 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OFFSIDE FLOOR AREA (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle OFFSIDE LOW EFFORT AND DISC CORRODED (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE IS COMPLETELY PERISHED (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,475 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 53,470 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Battery carrier under vehicle in poor condition

Both seat belt stalks tight in operation

Rear chassis and floor slightly corroded both sides

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,389 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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VMA 732M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VMA 732M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VMA 732M?

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What year was VMA 732M registered?

VMA 732M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 8 October 1973.

Is VMA 732M safe to buy?

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