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FDP 918L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,888 mi
Last recorded65,888 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDP 918L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 65,888 miles

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

Nearside Jacking point corroded

Offside jacking point corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,618 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,649 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 61,301 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 61,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,580 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Fail 20 Jan 2014 59,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,377 miles

battarys insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,155 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside parking brake effort is slightly low

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front floor/castle sections

slight play in nearside front lower trunion pin/bush

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,741 miles

offside parking brake effort is slightly low

slight corrosion on offside front floor

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,052 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack feels slightly rough and knocks when rocking steering side to side

Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,477 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack sounds noisey on rocking

Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,528 miles

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

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

some light stratches on front windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2007 54,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

light scatches to windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2006 53,286 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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FDP 918L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FDP 918L, 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 FDP 918L registered?

FDP 918L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 6 October 1972.

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