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BUF 855L

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,840 mi
Last recorded7,840 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUF 855L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 7,840 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper (2.2.2 (c))

slight lift in both front kingpins.

Fail 6 Nov 2020 7,831 miles

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.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 7,746 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 7,746 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 7,679 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

blowing blue smoke out

play up and down steering coloumn

Fail 4 Sep 2010 7,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 7,064 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2009 7,058 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 6,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,499 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 6,495 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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