MOT Status
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70,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear diff and outer axle seals leaking oil slightly
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear brake application slightly uneven
advisory as issued on vt30 † †heavy under seal to o/s/r inner sill repair
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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