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EGA 251K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,414 mi
Last recorded6,414 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGA 251K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2017 6,414 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbones (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 6,334 miles

Front steering rack becoming worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 5,533 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s and o/s jacking points

o/s front floor corroded

outer sill covers fitted

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 3,901 miles

n/s and o/s front trunions slight movment

Pass 19 Sep 2012 1,385 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

nearside jacking point badly corroded

offside front inner body badly corroded

offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 5,666 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 2,333 miles

slight corrosion to o/s rear sill flange

Pass 2 Sep 2008 79,106 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 77,947 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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EGA 251K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EGA 251K, 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 EGA 251K registered?

EGA 251K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 28 March 1972.

Is EGA 251K safe to buy?

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