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FCY 707K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,655 mi
Last recorded40,655 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCY 707K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 40,651 miles

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,135 miles

corrosion starting around o/s centre beam / floor area

n/s/r tyre wearing low / slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play detected in both front wheels (top to bottom)

very slight play detected in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2012 38,624 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges / starting to crack in places

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 37,212 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner 1/4

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,286 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,787 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 34,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,522 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 34,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,048 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,602 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 33,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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 707K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FCY 707K, 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 FCY 707K registered?

FCY 707K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 11 July 1972.

Is FCY 707K safe to buy?

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