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BUR 867K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,925 mi
Last recorded19,925 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 867K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 19,925 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 19,925 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,104 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 19,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,837 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 9 Sep 2014 14,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 12,249 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,603 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 9,651 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside suspension lower than offside

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,273 miles

High hand brake travel

Near side sill and underbody corrosion

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight play in the steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2009 8,887 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake light switch requires adjustment

Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,496 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 8,147 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

battery insecure

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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BUR 867K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUR 867K, 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 BUR 867K registered?

BUR 867K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 March 1972.

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The MOT history for BUR 867K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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