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FCV 6L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,999 mi
Last recorded36,999 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCV 6L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 36,999 miles

some imbalance on front brakes

Oil leak

n/s h/brake slightly low

Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,283 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 86,277 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Outer sill covers fitted .Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,724 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,513 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 35,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,382 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 34,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,551 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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FCV 6L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FCV 6L, 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 FCV 6L registered?

FCV 6L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is FCV 6L safe to buy?

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