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AEL 390K

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,044 mi
Last recorded50,044 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEL 390K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 50,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 49,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 49,550 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 49,423 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 49,232 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 49,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 49,016 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 48,893 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 48,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 48,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 47,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 47,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 47,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 46,755 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,021 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,010 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 44,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,366 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 42,421 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 42,403 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside front trunions worn and have lift but not yet excesive

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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AEL 390K is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AEL 390K, 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 AEL 390K registered?

AEL 390K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is AEL 390K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEL 390K shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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