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EKJ 720K

1972 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,903 mi
Last recorded86,903 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKJ 720K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 86,903 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 86,121 miles

offside rear axle strap broken

Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,449 miles

o/s Front Disc very badly corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 85,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s Front Disc very badly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2009 85,439 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

offside rear leaf spring rebound strap very deteriorated

fuel supply hose from fuel pump is seriously deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2008 84,758 miles

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

both kingpins worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offsde rear axle checkstrap deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2008 84,758 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front brakes slightly binding

both kingpins worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offsde rear axle checkstrap deteriorated

rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 15 Mar 2007 83,767 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust position

front brakes slightly binding

nearside front bearings

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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EKJ 720K is a 1972 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EKJ 720K, 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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EKJ 720K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 July 1972.

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