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EHJ 130K

1972 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,672 mi
Last recorded63,672 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 130K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 63,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake sticking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 63,507 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2017 63,302 miles

Slight corrosion to N/S/R inner sill under vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,191 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 63,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,070 miles

all four leaf spring bushes perishing

nearside rear inner sill rusty

Pass 20 May 2014 62,933 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,578 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 62,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 62,189 miles

both rear tyres coming down to wear bars

slight play in offside and nearside front king pins

Fail 16 May 2012 62,182 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres coming down to wear bars

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in offside and nearside front king pins

Pass 27 May 2011 61,992 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 61,992 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake pipes across axle rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,911 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,870 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,846 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 61,772 miles

Exccessive travel on hand brake lever.

Slight play in near side + off side trunions.

Slight play in steering rack.

fuel smell from under side of vehicle(no leak found).

oil leak

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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EHJ 130K is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EHJ 130K, 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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EHJ 130K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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