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COL 738K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

11,284 mi
Last recorded11,284 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOL 738K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 11,284 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 11,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 10,989 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 10,372 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 9,440 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 9,041 miles

Slight play in rear differential to prop shaft.

Pass 8 Feb 2020 8,985 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 8,817 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 8,816 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 8,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 7,981 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 6,741 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 6,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 5,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 3,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 3,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 3,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 2,293 miles

brake pipe across the front cross member slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2008 1,196 miles

braided hoses rubbing on starter motor

Pass 9 Aug 2007 2 miles

braided hose rubbing on starter motor

exhaust fowls n/s rear bottom shocker bolt

exhaust mounting bolt loose

fan blades catch bonnet release

n/s axle strap bolt loose

o/s rear axle strap bolt loose

Fail 4 Aug 2007 2 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

n/s rear axle strap bolt loose

o/s rear axle strap bolt loose

braided hose rubbing on starter motor

exhaust fowls n/s rear bottom shocker bolt

exhaust mounting bolt loose

fan blades catch bonnet release

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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COL 738K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 COL 738K, 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 COL 738K registered?

COL 738K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 24 March 1972.

Is COL 738K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COL 738K shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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