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FAX 97K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,713 mi
Last recorded26,713 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 97K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 26,713 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 26,686 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight bind o/s/f

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,625 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 26,625 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front suspension bushes deteriated

Loose wires under body

Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,487 miles

Front suspension bushes deteriated

Slight bind O/S/F

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 26,487 miles

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

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension bushes deteriated

Slight bind O/S/F

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,419 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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FAX 97K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FAX 97K, 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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What year was FAX 97K registered?

FAX 97K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 22 May 1972.

Is FAX 97K safe to buy?

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