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BUF 131L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,408 mi
Last recorded42,408 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUF 131L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers windscreen wiper smearing screen

light corrosion to sills and various underside components

offside rear tyre perished causing small cuts

Fail 11 Oct 2017 42,408 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers windscreen wiper smearing screen

light corrosion to sills and various underside components

offside rear tyre perished causing small cuts

Fail 5 Oct 2017 42,396 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers windscreen wiper smearing screen

light corrosion to sills and various underside components

offside rear tyre perished causing small cuts

Pass 4 Jun 2016 41,958 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside headlamp image slightly poor

windscreen washers slightly weak

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,106 miles

front number plate attached to bonnet

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,843 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 39,843 miles

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,166 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 39,166 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BUF 131L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BUF 131L, 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 BUF 131L registered?

BUF 131L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is BUF 131L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUF 131L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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