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BPX 895L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,242 mi
Last recorded37,242 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPX 895L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,242 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 37,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both front seats slightly loose

front number plate cracked

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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BPX 895L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 BPX 895L, 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 BPX 895L registered?

BPX 895L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is BPX 895L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPX 895L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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