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CNR 583K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

55,961 mi
Last recorded55,961 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNR 583K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 55,961 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 54,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 53,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,209 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 53,029 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At servo (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Starter main power (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess fouling prop shaft (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 52,483 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 51,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,253 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 49,252 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 49,233 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 49,232 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 48,843 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 48,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 47,904 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 47,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 46,715 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 46,715 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 46,212 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 May 2013 46,212 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 45,228 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 45,228 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2011 44,394 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,158 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 43,158 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 41,787 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 41,787 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,015 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,815 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 36,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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CNR 583K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CNR 583K, 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 CNR 583K registered?

CNR 583K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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