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VVL 133M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,548 mi
Last recorded5,548 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVL 133M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 5,548 miles

brake pipes under bonnet corroed

front to rear brake pipe corroed

n/s/f screen damage

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r sill weak

rear seats not fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2007 5,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake pipes under bonnet corroed

front to rear brake pipe corroed

n/s/f screen damage

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r sill weak

rear seats not fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2006 4,850 miles

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 23 Oct 2006 4,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 25 Oct 2005 4,656 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 4,628 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all brake pipes rusted

both front wheels slight bind

near side front wiper poor

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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VVL 133M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red 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 VVL 133M, 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 VVL 133M registered?

VVL 133M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 5 December 1973.

Is VVL 133M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVL 133M shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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