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AKG 712K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,730 mi
Last recorded4,730 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKG 712K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 4,730 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 4,171 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 3,621 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 2,539 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,677 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,216 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 95,046 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 93,854 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 92,505 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 89,865 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 89,865 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Fail 27 May 2010 88,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 May 2010 88,738 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,213 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 88,164 miles

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,827 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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AKG 712K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AKG 712K, 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 AKG 712K?

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What year was AKG 712K registered?

AKG 712K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 18 May 1972.

Is AKG 712K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKG 712K shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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