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WTH 853M

1973 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

387,222 mi
Last recorded387,222 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTH 853M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 387,222 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 38,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,040 miles

Fan belt deteriated.

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both joints. ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 38,040 miles

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

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

Fan belt deteriated.

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both joints. ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 38,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

auxiliary drive is deteriorated

both sides front slight play in trunions

knock on front (requires further investigation)

nearside front slight noise from wheel bearings

Fail 4 Aug 2016 38,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe/union to pump (7.2.3)

auxiliary drive belt is deteriorated

both sides front slight play in front trunions

knock on front (requires further investigation)

nearside front slight noise in wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,964 miles

Nearside Front slight noise in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded

knock on front (requires further investigation)

slight play in front trunions

Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,627 miles

slight knock on front when brakes applied.

slight play in offside front trunion.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,310 miles

front registration plate slightly deterioated. front trunions slight play. front wheel bearings slight play. knock on front.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,277 miles

(notes :- steel rims, 165R14 tyres, n/s/f & o/s/f 5mm, n/s/r & o/s/r 7mm.)

front registration plate slightly deterioated. front trunions slight play. front wheel bearings slight play. knock on front. n/s/f treak rod end dust cover deterioated. n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack gaitors deterioated.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 36,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(notes :- steel rims, 165R14 tyres, n/s/f & o/s/f 5mm, n/s/r & o/s/r 7mm.)

front registration plate slightly deterioated. front trunions slight play. front wheel bearings slight play. knock on front. n/s/f treak rod end dust cover deterioated. n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack gaitors deterioated.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,504 miles

slight play in front trunions. slight play in front wheel bearings. knock sound on front?

Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,391 miles

1.lift in both king pins.2.sligh knocking from front end

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,786 miles

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front suspension lower arms nylock nuts [only just]

knock from front end

nearside rear spring [rear] shackle rubbing on chassie repair welding

offside rear wheel arch [front lower] corroded

stickers on screen

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,660 miles

nearside tail light lens faded

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

creak from front suspension

hand brake pivot on rear axle loose

nearside front under sill corroded

offside rear under arch [front] corroded and holed

slight play in nearside and offside king pins

stickers in wiper sweep

wipers poor

Fail 29 Jul 2008 33,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

creak from front suspension

hand brake pivot on rear axle loose

nearside front under sill corroded

nearside tail light lens faded

offside rear under arch [front] corroded and holed

slight play in nearside and offside king pins

stickers in wiper sweep

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,848 miles

emissions C.O. level = 7.51%

klunck/knock on front suspension!?

slight play at front wheels.

prop-shaft rear U/J badly worn! (excessive play!).

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,633 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

engine running very rich

wipers poor clearence

Fail 19 Jul 2006 31,633 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

engine running very rich

wipers poor clearence

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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WTH 853M is a 1973 MG B GT in Yellow 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 WTH 853M, 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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WTH 853M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 25 October 1973.

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