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FOJ 702L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOJ 702L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,692 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 94,377 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 92,624 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX SWITCH

Pass 23 Sep 2017 91,188 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,548 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,134 miles

Offside battery box corrosion

handbrake travel

Fail 12 Sep 2015 90,129 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside battery box corrosion

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Oct 2014 89,643 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,639 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,133 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 12,107 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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FOJ 702L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FOJ 702L, 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 FOJ 702L registered?

FOJ 702L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is FOJ 702L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOJ 702L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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