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FVK 570K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,185 mi
Last recorded12,185 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVK 570K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 12,185 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper/inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing Lower trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 12,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure In boot & to fuel sender on o/s rear (1.9.2a)

Front brake caliper locking device insecure Locking tabs not locked (3.5.1l)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component insecure Pump (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Trunnion (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Also blocking view when parked (8.2.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 11,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r handbrake lever close to wheel

Fail 29 Oct 2014 11,378 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r handbrake lever close to wheel

Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,359 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 11,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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FVK 570K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FVK 570K, 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 FVK 570K registered?

FVK 570K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 21 January 1972.

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