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555 FUY

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,004 mi
Last recorded10,004 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 FUY
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 10,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 9,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 8,181 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 6,952 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 6,334 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2007 6,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 6,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 5,759 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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555 FUY 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 87.5%.

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 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 555 FUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 555 FUY registered?

555 FUY is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is 555 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 555 FUY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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