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CJN 453K

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,452 mi
Last recorded14,452 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJN 453K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 14,452 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 14,435 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 14,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring eye (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring eye` (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

horn switch on centre panel

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,157 miles

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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CJN 453K is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CJN 453K, 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 CJN 453K registered?

CJN 453K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 2 March 1972.

Is CJN 453K safe to buy?

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