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FKM 415L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,277 mi
Last recorded1,277 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKM 415L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 1,277 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 1,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 823 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 823 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 820 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 820 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rubber hanger insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2013 781 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both o/s and n/s front lower pin/bush covers slightly perished

Pass 11 Feb 2012 775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 644 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 620 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 615 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 615 miles

Fuel hose 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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FKM 415L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FKM 415L, 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 FKM 415L registered?

FKM 415L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is FKM 415L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKM 415L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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