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EDU 12K

1972 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,968 mi
Last recorded57,968 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2006
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDU 12K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,968 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both door sills have silver covers over them and can not see correctly

both front suspension bump stops missing

both front tyres slight perishing in side walls

off side number plate lens broken

slight rust in both front and rear wing pannels,

steering joint dust cover split/missing

stud missing from front exhaust pipe

this vehicle is in a very poor condition

under side of car covered in underseal and can not see correctly

Fail 8 May 2006 57,968 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

off side number plate lens broken

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both door sills have silver over sills fitted and can not see correctly

both front suspension bump bump stops missing

slight perishing to both front tyre walls

slight rust in both rear and front wings

steering joint dust cover split/missing

stud missing from front pipe

under side of car covered in underseal

Fail 22 Apr 2006 57,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f road spring weak.

slight play in n/s rack joint.

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal.

washers require adjustment

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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EDU 12K is a 1972 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 EDU 12K, 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 EDU 12K registered?

EDU 12K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 6 June 1972.

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