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6079 MG

1972 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,002 mi
Last recorded31,002 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6079 MG
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 31,002 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 30,994 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 30,622 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 30,622 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 30,224 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 29,676 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 29,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 29,665 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,293 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 29,290 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear rebound strap deteriorated

offside rear rebound strap deteriorated

slight play at nearside front wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,619 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,634 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 27,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,476 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 27,464 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,238 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 27,236 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,230 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 27,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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6079 MG is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 6079 MG, 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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6079 MG is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 2 November 1972.

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