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ACA 385L

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,696 mi
Last recorded66,696 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACA 385L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,696 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,955 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,749 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,057 miles

underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 63,117 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,507 miles

underside of vechicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under side of body undersealed heavily

Pass 18 Jul 2007 61,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,045 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 59,999 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 59,999 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

slight brake bind on offside rear

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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ACA 385L is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ACA 385L, 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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What year was ACA 385L registered?

ACA 385L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 21 September 1972.

Is ACA 385L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACA 385L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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