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FDH 628L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,308 mi
Last recorded5,308 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDH 628L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 5,308 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leaks

slight play in prop universal joints

Pass 26 Jun 2014 5,234 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside front brake pipe insecurely clipped

Offside rear brake pipe insecurely fastened

Offside rear half shaft seal leaking

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Registration plate style suspect due to registered year, shown by plates. ( Not to be fitted if later than 01/01/1973)

Slight play in propshaft joints

Slight play in steering column lower joint

Slight whistle detected at brake servo

Sligth wear to steering column top bush

Split pin missing from clutch release arm

Pass 25 Aug 2011 5,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake back plate as slight oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 5,230 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake back plate as slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,974 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 4,974 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 4,777 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 4,777 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2008 4,636 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 4,636 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in rack

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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FDH 628L 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 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 FDH 628L, 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 FDH 628L registered?

FDH 628L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 12 July 1972.

Is FDH 628L safe to buy?

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