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FCR 716L

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

71,214 mi
Last recorded71,214 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCR 716L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,214 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 71,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front King pin bush slightly worn.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 64,951 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor/sill (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor/Sill outer. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,166 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pump union damp

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

paly in both front king pins

Fail 28 Oct 2016 60,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pump union damp

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

paly in both front king pins

Pass 29 May 2015 59,317 miles

corosion hole in o/s/f floor [not in prescribed areas]

Fail 18 May 2015 59,317 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corosion hole in o/s/f floor [not in prescribed areas]

water pump leaking/noisy

Pass 20 May 2014 59,304 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2014 59,304 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 59,298 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 59,296 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 59,273 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 59,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 59,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 59,158 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 59,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION//RUST HOLES IN O/S/F DOOR

Pass 28 May 2009 59,120 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 59,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,066 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 59,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o,s and n,s rear wings badley rusted around door sills.

Fail 22 May 2007 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o,s and n,s rear wings badley rusted around door sills.

Pass 17 May 2006 58,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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FCR 716L is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FCR 716L, 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 FCR 716L registered?

FCR 716L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 4 October 1972.

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