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BDW 977L

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,316 mi
Last recorded89,316 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDW 977L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,316 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 88,169 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PIN HOLE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,788 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 84,788 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,652 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,561 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 33,508 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,244 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,573 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,269 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,264 miles

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

slight play in nearside bottom steering joint

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,250 miles

slight play in nearside bottom steering joint

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 977L is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BDW 977L, 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 BDW 977L registered?

BDW 977L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 13 November 1972.

Is BDW 977L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDW 977L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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