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BRU 344K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,952 mi
Last recorded74,952 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 344K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,952 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 74,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,941 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 73,473 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,082 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 72,832 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,872 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 71,510 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 71,498 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 70,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2013 70,724 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 69,824 miles

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 344K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 344K, 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 344K registered?

BRU 344K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 3 May 1972.

Is BRU 344K safe to buy?

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