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CTY 673K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,371 mi
Last recorded39,371 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTY 673K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 39,371 miles

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 5 Jul 2024 37,886 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 37,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 35,468 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 35,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 31,059 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 28,107 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 26,572 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,497 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 25,465 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 24,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,088 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,581 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,220 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,987 miles

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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CTY 673K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CTY 673K, 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 CTY 673K registered?

CTY 673K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 19 April 1972.

Is CTY 673K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTY 673K shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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