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AWS 858L

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

28,050 mi
Last recorded28,050 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWS 858L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 28,050 miles

Lower Coolant leak engine bottom hose leaking. ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,028 miles

nearside rear wing corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,900 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 27,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,890 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 27,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,845 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 27,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,792 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,608 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 27,608 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,603 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 27,603 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,598 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 27,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,000 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 23,999 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,284 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,827 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,609 miles

advise various areas of corrosion to near side of body and sill areas ok at time tested

Fail 4 Aug 2006 16,609 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise general rust around nearside of body acceptable at time of mot test

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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AWS 858L is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AWS 858L, 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 AWS 858L registered?

AWS 858L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is AWS 858L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWS 858L shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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