MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,840 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper (2.2.2 (c))
slight lift in both front kingpins.
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Road wheel fractured 1xspoke (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper (2.2.2 (c))
slight lift in both front kingpins.
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)
Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
blowing blue smoke out
play up and down steering coloumn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
blowing blue smoke out
play up and down steering coloumn
play in steering rack
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
play in steering rack
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BUF 855L is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 855L, 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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What year was BUF 855L registered?
BUF 855L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1972.
Is BUF 855L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BUF 855L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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