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FH 2985

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,788 mi
Last recorded70,788 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH 2985
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 70,788 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 70,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 70,361 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,102 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,976 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 69,792 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 69,729 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 69,563 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,426 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,214 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake backing plates damp

front wiper blades in poor condition

oil leak

rear brake application high close to excessive

slight corrosion to rear chassis

slight corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

slight interaction with nearside front side light and indicator

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 68,850 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 68,829 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 68,522 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 68,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 68,219 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 67,840 miles

24% front brake imbalance

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 20 Feb 2010 57,078 miles

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

rear diff and outer axle seals leaking oil slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2009 66,508 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 66,201 miles

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 12 Feb 2007 65,814 miles

advisory as issued on vt30 † †heavy under seal to o/s/r inner sill repair

Fail 5 Feb 2007 65,811 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight exhaust blow at centre † †rear differential leaking oil † †both outer rear axle oil seals leaking † †rear brake application slightly uneven

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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FH 2985 is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FH 2985, 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

How do I check the history of FH 2985?

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What year was FH 2985 registered?

FH 2985 is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 18 May 1972.

Is FH 2985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH 2985 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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