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ELS 271K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,041 mi
Last recorded33,041 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELS 271K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside screenwasher not working

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal

n/s/f & o/s/f lower & upper trunions have slight play

n/s/r foot brake slightly low force

o/s/r handbrake slightly low force.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 33,035 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f lower & upper trunions have slight play

n/s/r foot brake slightly low force

o/s/r handbrake slightly low force.

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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ELS 271K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ELS 271K, 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 ELS 271K registered?

ELS 271K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is ELS 271K safe to buy?

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