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BS 6054

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,317 mi
Last recorded35,317 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 6054
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 35,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 34,885 miles

Underside floor/chassis/suspension/brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2022 33,931 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 33,931 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,627 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 33,627 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 33,517 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 33,517 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,386 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,063 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,381 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,708 miles

Nearside Front slight play in hub

Offside Front slight play in hub

Offside steering rack end

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,169 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,235 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,147 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,460 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,128 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,164 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 26,402 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 26,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2008 24,594 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 24,594 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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BS 6054 is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BS 6054, 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 BS 6054 registered?

BS 6054 is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 24 July 1972.

Is BS 6054 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 6054 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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