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FBW 287K

1972 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,055 mi
Last recorded4,055 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBW 287K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 4,055 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 2,660 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 1,477 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 19,712 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 18,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 18,516 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 17,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 16,329 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 16,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Adjusted (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perrished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perrished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 12,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 10,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 9,675 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 8,740 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 8,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2009 7,393 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise rear brake dedust slight grab on offside rear

exhaust front pipe support bracket missing fixes to gear box bell housing

slight play on steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 2,400 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 51,068 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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FBW 287K is a 1972 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBW 287K, 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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FBW 287K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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