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ABW 39L

1972 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,425 mi
Last recorded3,425 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 39L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 3,425 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 2,980 miles

passenger door handle broken (inner)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 2,875 miles

n/s inner door handle broken

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 2,599 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 2,264 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 2,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 2,148 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 2,148 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 2,019 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 2,013 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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ABW 39L is a 1972 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ABW 39L, 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

How do I check the history of ABW 39L?

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What year was ABW 39L registered?

ABW 39L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is ABW 39L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 39L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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