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BED 342K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,355 mi
Last recorded51,355 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBED 342K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 51,355 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,866 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre is perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 47,106 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre is perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 16,379 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,379 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,535 miles

rear Exhaust rubber mount unbonded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 45,547 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear Exhaust rubber mount unbonded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,506 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,145 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 45,145 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,949 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 44,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,130 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 44,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,226 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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BED 342K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BED 342K, 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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BED 342K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 22 June 1972.

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