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EUF 966L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,408 mi
Last recorded89,408 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUF 966L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,408 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 89,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,037 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,297 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,297 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 2 Jul 2012 72,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,996 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 72,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Very bad fuel smell but unable to find leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,348 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,958 miles

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,957 miles

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

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

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,624 miles

corrosion to front flint plates

rear brake flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2007 64,500 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Signs of corrision to both front flint plates

Pass 4 May 2006 62,579 miles

All tyres starting to crack up

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

Signs of corrision on complete chassis

Fail 4 May 2006 62,577 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

All tyres starting to crack up

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

Signs of corrision on complete chassis

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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EUF 966L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EUF 966L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EUF 966L registered?

EUF 966L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 December 1972.

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