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ENX 72K

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,622 mi
Last recorded49,622 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENX 72K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,622 miles

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2009 48,799 miles

O/S/F chassis rail is corroded

Slight rear brake inbalance

Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front bump stops missing

offside front wing becoming corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,960 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front bump stops missing

both headlamp buckets badly coroded

center exaust mounting cracked

offside head lamp low

Pass 29 Nov 2006 34,102 miles

r/o/s wing lower section to sill small hole/corroded †slight play kingpins

Fail 21 Nov 2006 34,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

rear o/s wing lower section to sill small hole/corroded †slight play kingpins

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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ENX 72K is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 ENX 72K, 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 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ENX 72K registered?

ENX 72K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ENX 72K safe to buy?

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