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ACJ 234L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,982 mi
Last recorded38,982 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACJ 234L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 38,982 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,323 miles

Both front tyres feathering

Lift in both front king pins

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2017 35,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres feathering

Lift in both front king pins

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,439 miles

Lift in both front King pins

Offside rear tyre on limits 1.6mm

Wiper blades in very poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,868 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,751 miles

Both n/s/f and o/s/f lower and upper kingpin slight play.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 15,347 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,767 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 14,129 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 14,020 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyrers perished

Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,609 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,668 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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ACJ 234L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ACJ 234L, 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 ACJ 234L registered?

ACJ 234L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is ACJ 234L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACJ 234L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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