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FCY 30K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,368 mi
Last recorded37,368 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCY 30K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,368 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,489 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 36,489 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 36,474 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre & rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing reel & belt (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure reel (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension corrosion advisories all poorly repaired box to inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf mounting chassis to boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger front mounting to floor & sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box to inner valance (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf mounting chassis to boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger front mounting to floor & sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 36,465 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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FCY 30K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red 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 FCY 30K, 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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FCY 30K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 8 June 1972.

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