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EWK 61L

1972 MG B GT

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,528 mi
Last recorded28,528 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 61L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 28,528 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 28,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front floor corroded

n/s rear and n/s front tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2012 22,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front floor corroded

n/s rear and n/s front tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,275 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 17,275 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,475 miles

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion in various places

nearside front under wheel arsch holed and corroded

offside front tyre cracking

oil leak

play in both rear spring eye bushes

slight play in nearside rear whell bearing

Fail 26 May 2010 16,475 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion in various places

nearside front under wheel arsch holed and corroded

offside front tyre cracking

oil leak

play in both rear spring eye bushes

slight play in nearside rear whell bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,701 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 14,701 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 12,726 miles

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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EWK 61L is a 1972 MG B GT in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EWK 61L, 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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EWK 61L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 20 September 1972.

Is EWK 61L safe to buy?

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