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BTY 115K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,598 mi
Last recorded94,598 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTY 115K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,598 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 94,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires main battery cable rubbing on floor area (1.9.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,907 miles

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

Nearside Inner cill showing corrosion

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

Offside Inner cill showing corrosion

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,887 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,765 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,749 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiperblade split

Fail 13 Sep 2011 93,742 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiperblade split

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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BTY 115K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BTY 115K, 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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BTY 115K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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