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CRL 885K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20 mi
Last recorded20 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRL 885K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 20 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 15 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 13 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 9 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Feb 2008 84,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

underside rusty and welded

Pass 27 Feb 2008 84,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

underside rusty and welded

Pass 1 Aug 2006 82,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f + o/s/f seats loose on mounts †underside car heavily undersealed †o/s/f wing holed + corroded †bulk head corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2006 82,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bulk head corroded †n/s/f + o/s/f seat loose on mounts †o/s/f inner wing holed corroded †o/s/f tyre on limit †underside car corroded + been plated

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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CRL 885K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CRL 885K, 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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CRL 885K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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