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CNR 786K

1972 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,044 mi
Last recorded15,044 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNR 786K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 15,025 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak at nearside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 14,996 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 14,978 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,894 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to age crack on sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,867 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,821 miles

n/s/f brake hose slightly tight on lock test

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2012 14,808 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f brake hose slightly tight on lock test

nearside rear back plate looks damp

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,768 miles

n/s/f brake hose slightly tight on lock to lock test

Fail 22 Aug 2011 14,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake hose slightly tight on lock to lock test

Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,719 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f brake hose slightly tight on lock to lock test

Fail 23 Aug 2010 14,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f brake hose slightly tight on lock to lock test

some damp around n/s/r back plate

Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,674 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front brake hose slightly tight on lock to lock

some clutch fluid around cylinder and hose deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,658 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 14,646 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,614 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brakes release slightly uneven

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 786K is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 786K, 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 786K registered?

CNR 786K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 2 March 1972.

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