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CKN 383K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,078 mi
Last recorded3,078 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKN 383K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 3,078 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 2,119 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 2,118 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 1,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 1,499 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 454 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 453 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,461 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,462 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower wish-bone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play lower fulcrum pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 97,903 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,748 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,119 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 95,813 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 95,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 94,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,264 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 93,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,071 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 89,881 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 89,881 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,088 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 38,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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CKN 383K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CKN 383K, 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 CKN 383K registered?

CKN 383K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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