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BPY 650L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,763 mi
Last recorded28,763 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPY 650L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 28,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 28,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 28,571 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill area has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,393 miles

Nearside Front slight play in n/s front bearing

Nearside Rear slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,232 miles

please be advised slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,918 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,494 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,808 miles

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight platy to both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,866 miles

Leak from nose of differential

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 25,866 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

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

Leak from nose of differential

Nearside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

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

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,508 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 23,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Aug 2010 23,332 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 23,331 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/ seat belt fraying

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,102 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 23,102 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,760 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 22,593 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 22,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,269 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 22,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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BPY 650L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BPY 650L, 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 BPY 650L registered?

BPY 650L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 20 September 1972.

Is BPY 650L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPY 650L shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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