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EGB 187K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,002 mi
Last recorded104,002 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGB 187K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 104,002 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 104,000 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 101,561 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 101,560 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,369 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 15,920 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,800 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2013 31,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,242 miles

slight oil leak from N/S rear axel seal

Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,672 miles

NSR axle seal is leaking.

Braker pedal has slight delay at application

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 87,859 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,233 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 87,233 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 28,838 miles

NSF tyre slight bulge in outer sidewall

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF seat belt reel clicks

Fail 15 May 2006 28,838 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF tyre has slight deformation on sidewall

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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EGB 187K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EGB 187K, 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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EGB 187K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 19 May 1972.

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