MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery cages corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery cages corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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16 EDS is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 16 EDS, 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 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of 16 EDS?
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What year was 16 EDS registered?
16 EDS is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1972.
Is 16 EDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for 16 EDS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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