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FAF 219L

1972 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,950 mi
Last recorded38,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAF 219L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2017 38,935 miles

Nearside lower wings rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2017 38,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside lower wings rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,844 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,977 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 36,977 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 35,456 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,761 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 34,761 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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FAF 219L is a 1972 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FAF 219L, 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 FAF 219L registered?

FAF 219L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is FAF 219L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAF 219L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FAF 219L have outstanding finance?

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