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EKX 959K

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,905 mi
Last recorded30,905 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKX 959K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,905 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 29,709 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 29,657 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,630 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,526 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,065 miles

coolant leaking

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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EKX 959K is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EKX 959K, 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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What year was EKX 959K registered?

EKX 959K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 28 January 1972.

Is EKX 959K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKX 959K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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