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BDW 355L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,622 mi
Last recorded5,622 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDW 355L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 5,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2012 5,622 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 5,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,622 miles

o/s/f bump stops missing

Fail 15 Jun 2011 5,622 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f bump stops missing

Pass 26 Oct 2009 5,622 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate damage

nearside front bump stop deteriorated

offside front suspension bump stop missing

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

slight play in front suspension

slight play in steering column

spare tyre deflated

Fail 16 Oct 2009 5,622 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate slight damage

nearside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside front suspension bump stop missing

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension

slight play in steering column

spare tyre deflated

Pass 22 Oct 2008 5,622 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 5,622 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 5,622 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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BDW 355L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BDW 355L, 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 BDW 355L registered?

BDW 355L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 21 September 1972.

Is BDW 355L safe to buy?

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