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FAX 774L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,562 mi
Last recorded35,562 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 774L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 35,562 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2020 35,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,546 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,491 miles

same advisories as test no 952275307024

Fail 5 Jan 2007 34,491 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FAX 774L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FAX 774L, 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 FAX 774L registered?

FAX 774L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is FAX 774L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAX 774L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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