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FHY 456K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,519 mi
Last recorded34,519 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHY 456K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 34,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,990 miles

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

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

oil leaking

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play both king pins (2.2.B.1g)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaking

slight corrosion to both outer sills

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,617 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,249 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,973 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,558 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Nearside headlmap image poor

Offside headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,015 miles

Both steering rack gaiters splitting

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,459 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,929 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leaks present

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,923 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to it being heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,942 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 26,942 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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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FHY 456K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FHY 456K, 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 FHY 456K registered?

FHY 456K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 20 March 1972.

Is FHY 456K safe to buy?

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