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BTO 115K

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,692 mi
Last recorded34,692 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTO 115K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,692 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight corrosion in area of side jacking points + front and rear chassis/body

underbody has thick coat of underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,531 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes. N/s/f tyre near worn on edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2008 34,291 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,886 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 33,886 miles

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

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)

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

Corrosion to brake pipes. Corrosion to sills and covers fitted. O/s/r brake binding.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,496 miles

front and rear chassis and body started to corrode will require repair soon

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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BTO 115K is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTO 115K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BTO 115K registered?

BTO 115K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 21 April 1972.

Is BTO 115K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTO 115K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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