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BFK 737L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,281 mi
Last recorded34,281 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFK 737L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,281 miles

clamp missing on rear silencer

o/s/r arch corroaded

Fail 26 May 2009 34,220 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r wheel arch coroading

osf and nsf floor corroadded and holed

rear silencer has clamp missing

Pass 30 May 2008 32,703 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers floor pan corroded outside of prescrided area

Fail 15 May 2008 32,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers floor pan corroded outside of prescrided area

Pass 3 May 2007 28,506 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s floor and n/s inner sill at rear under body †corroded

slight play both lower trunions

Fail 2 May 2007 28,478 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to o/s/f floor and n/s sill at rear under body.

sligt play both front lower trunions

Pass 10 May 2006 27,501 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 27,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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BFK 737L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BFK 737L, 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 BFK 737L registered?

BFK 737L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 24 June 1972.

Is BFK 737L safe to buy?

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