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ACD 819K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,170 mi
Last recorded78,170 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 819K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 78,170 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 78,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 78,047 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 77,930 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,908 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 76,956 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 76,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 76,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 75,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 74,737 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 74,194 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 73,761 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 72,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 72,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight leak from nearside rear axle seal onto brake back plate

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,338 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 69,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 68,082 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 66,938 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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ACD 819K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ACD 819K, 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 ACD 819K registered?

ACD 819K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is ACD 819K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACD 819K shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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