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BON 179K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,344 mi
Last recorded2,344 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBON 179K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 2,344 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency slightly low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 2,329 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency slightly low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2015 1,964 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 1,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen beginning to delaminate at edges

Pass 26 May 2012 1,615 miles

Windscreen beginning to delaminate at edges

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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BON 179K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BON 179K, 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 BON 179K registered?

BON 179K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is BON 179K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BON 179K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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