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AFM 73S

1977 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,246 mi
Last recorded89,246 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 73S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,246 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2010

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2009 88,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 88,565 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 88,142 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake compensator rubber starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2006 87,494 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 86,183 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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AFM 73S is a 1977 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 49,378 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 AFM 73S, 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 49 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 AFM 73S registered?

AFM 73S is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 11 August 1977.

Is AFM 73S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFM 73S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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