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AWV 616L

1972 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,012 mi
Last recorded20,012 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWV 616L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 20,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 14,987 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 14,582 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 13,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 12,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,832 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 9,703 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 8,627 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 6,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,361 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 4,910 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 3,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 3,046 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 1,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 586 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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AWV 616L is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AWV 616L, 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 AWV 616L?

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What year was AWV 616L registered?

AWV 616L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is AWV 616L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWV 616L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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