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VWB 105L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,008 mi
Last recorded95,008 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWB 105L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 95,008 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,992 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,542 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 94,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 94,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,260 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 93,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,432 miles

nearside rear spring shackle bush cracking

slight play in nearside front king pin assembly

slight play in propshaft front universal joint

Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,726 miles

slight blow on front pipe to centre section joint

slight play in both front top king pin bushes

Fail 21 May 2007 91,937 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 91,937 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 91,750 miles

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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VWB 105L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VWB 105L, 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

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What year was VWB 105L registered?

VWB 105L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 26 April 1973.

Is VWB 105L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWB 105L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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