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BRU 301L

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,034 mi
Last recorded91,034 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 301L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 91,034 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,780 miles

Offside Front corrosion to o/s front sill not in prescribed area

Fail 30 Mar 2016 90,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front corrosion to o/s front sill not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,645 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,138 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 89,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 89,429 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 89,164 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 89,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to inspect brake pipes due to heavy grease

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,873 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 88,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 85,154 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 85,154 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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BRU 301L is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BRU 301L, 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 BRU 301L registered?

BRU 301L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is BRU 301L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 301L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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