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EXG 502K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,616 mi
Last recorded53,616 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXG 502K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,616 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,506 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,666 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 52,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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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EXG 502K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXG 502K, 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

How do I check the history of EXG 502K?

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What year was EXG 502K registered?

EXG 502K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 23 May 1972.

Is EXG 502K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXG 502K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EXG 502K have outstanding finance?

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