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VTK 555M

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,715 mi
Last recorded97,715 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTK 555M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,715 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,286 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to floor and chassis

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Jun 2016 97,270 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to floor and chassis

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,196 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 96,196 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,831 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 93,828 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,654 miles

gearbox oily

underside rusting

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,490 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,490 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in near side front king pin

Fail 17 Mar 2011 79,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

battery very low

clutch nearly worn out

radiator leaking lower near side lower corner

rear half shafts both worn nearly to excess

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,938 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 73,921 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,870 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 73,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,745 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,059 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 69,059 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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VTK 555M is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VTK 555M, 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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VTK 555M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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