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FFD 851K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,599 mi
Last recorded6,599 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFD 851K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 6,599 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 6,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 6,566 miles

Offside rear axle strap deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2015 6,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 6,415 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery holders slighty corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 6,029 miles

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

off side rear axal travel limiting strap damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,897 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 2,201 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 2,201 miles

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

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

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

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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FFD 851K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFD 851K, 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 FFD 851K registered?

FFD 851K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 16 February 1972.

Is FFD 851K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFD 851K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFD 851K have outstanding finance?

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