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VXE 666M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

9,590 mi
Last recorded9,590 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXE 666M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 9,590 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 9,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 9,059 miles

Slight play in both front lower trunnions

Fail 1 Jun 2017 9,059 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Blade fouling windscreen rubber (8.2.1b)

Slight play in both front lower trunnions

Pass 25 May 2016 8,415 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 8,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 7,136 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 7,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 6,027 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 6,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 5,606 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 5,606 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 5,323 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)

Pass 6 May 2011 5,069 miles

front coil springs corroding

general light corrosion to vehicle

rear leaf springs corroding

slight play in front king pins

Fail 10 Nov 2009 4,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 4,813 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 4,495 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 2,910 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 2,910 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 1,799 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 760 miles

n/s @ o/s front king pins slight lift.

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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VXE 666M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VXE 666M, 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 VXE 666M registered?

VXE 666M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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