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FOF 402L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,948 mi
Last recorded34,948 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOF 402L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 34,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 32,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel hose perished

Pass 7 Aug 2023 30,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 29,119 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,451 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2020 24,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2019 23,505 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 18,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 13,583 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 13,583 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 10,135 miles

light corrosion to o/s inner sill

Pass 24 Jul 2015 7,679 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 5,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 3,543 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 3,497 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 3,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 3,257 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 3,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2009 3,175 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 3,175 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 3,098 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 2,950 miles

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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FOF 402L 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 86.4%.

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 FOF 402L, 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 FOF 402L?

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What year was FOF 402L registered?

FOF 402L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is FOF 402L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOF 402L shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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