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AAW 555K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,960 mi
Last recorded62,960 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 555K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,960 miles

slight play both front king pins

underbody coted in undersill

front brake pipes rusty

front suspension bushes perishing

fuel pipes and brake pipes coated in undersill

Fail 16 Oct 2009 62,909 miles

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

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

front brake pipes rusty

front suspension bushes perishing

fuel pipes and brake pipes coated in undersill

slight play both front king pins

underbody coted in undersill

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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AAW 555K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AAW 555K, 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 AAW 555K registered?

AAW 555K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 4 July 1972.

Is AAW 555K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAW 555K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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