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EKN 728K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,042 mi
Last recorded53,042 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKN 728K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 53,042 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 52,853 miles

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 52,475 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box still split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 52,053 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 51,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 51,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 51,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,418 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,295 miles

Oil leak

advise excess corrosion on o/s/f/inner wing

Fail 23 Jun 2015 50,292 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

advise excess corrosion on o/s/f/inner wing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,597 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise n/s/r suspension check strap broken

Fail 12 Jun 2013 49,596 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

advise charging light on

advise n/s/r suspension check strap broken

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,971 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,543 miles

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

advise corrosion o/s/f inner wing

Fail 15 Jul 2011 48,542 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

advise corrosion o/s/f inner wing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,990 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 47,985 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,439 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,559 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,559 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,837 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 44,837 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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EKN 728K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EKN 728K, 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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EKN 728K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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