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VRR 939L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

9,635 mi
Last recorded9,635 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRR 939L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 9,635 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 9,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 9,585 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 9,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 9,417 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 9,329 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 9,282 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 8,747 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 7,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 7,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 6,717 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,611 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 4,852 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 4,850 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 4,741 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 3,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 3,246 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leaking from oil cooler

Pass 17 Apr 2008 2,542 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 1,455 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 416 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 416 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VRR 939L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRR 939L, 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 VRR 939L registered?

VRR 939L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 12 July 1973.

Is VRR 939L safe to buy?

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