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FAR 702K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,189 mi
Last recorded84,189 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAR 702K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,189 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 84,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres heavily cracked and perished

corrosion to chassis, floorpan and sills

front brakes out of ballance but within limit

heavey corrosion to front cross member / vallance

heavey corrosion to o.s. chassis not within 30cm of a prescribed area

heavey corrosion to o.s.f floor pan not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 25 Jul 2009 84,068 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres heavily cracked and perished

corrosion to chassis, floorpan and sills

front brakes out of ballance but within limit

heavey corrosion to front cross member / vallance

heavey corrosion to o.s. chassis not within 30cm of a prescribed area

heavey corrosion to o.s.f floor pan not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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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FAR 702K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 FAR 702K, 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 FAR 702K registered?

FAR 702K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 5 July 1972.

Is FAR 702K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAR 702K shows 3 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.

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