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EGE 978K

1972 MG B GT

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,920 mi
Last recorded36,920 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGE 978K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,920 miles

Body has slight corrosion Center Cross Member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 36,390 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 35,617 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 34,789 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 33,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,257 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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EGE 978K is a 1972 MG B GT in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EGE 978K, 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 EGE 978K registered?

EGE 978K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 19 June 1972.

Is EGE 978K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGE 978K shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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