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FDC 882K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,194 mi
Last recorded82,194 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDC 882K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,194 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,120 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 82,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,105 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 82,105 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,894 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,894 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 81,613 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,498 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,414 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,399 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,998 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 80,822 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 30,226 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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FDC 882K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDC 882K, 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 FDC 882K registered?

FDC 882K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 8 June 1972.

Is FDC 882K safe to buy?

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