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FWD 915K

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,304 mi
Last recorded64,304 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 915K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,304 miles

Extensive repair noted to chassis and vehicle body

Nearside Front trunion joint has slight freeplay

Nearside center outer chassis rail but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt webbing frayed

Offside Front wheel bearing slight nosiy

corrosion noted in front floor pan and front seat mounting

oil leak from nearside diff seal

Fail 29 Aug 2017 64,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Extensive repair noted to chassis and vehicle body

Nearside Front trunion joint has slight freeplay

Nearside center outer chassis rail but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt webbing frayed

Offside Front wheel bearing slight nosiy

corrosion noted in front floor pan and front seat mounting

oil leak from nearside diff seal

Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

corrosion noted to front floor pan area

corrosion noted within lower front seat mounting area

drivers seat belt webbing frayed

extensive repairs noted to chassis & vehicle body

leak from nearside diff seal noted

offside front wheel bearing noisy

play noted in nearside front trunion joint

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,890 miles

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Oil leak.

both front kingpins slight play.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 63,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Oil leak.

both front kingpins slight play.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,359 miles

nearside rear wheel hub damp

Fail 4 Jun 2015 63,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear wheel hub damp

Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,564 miles

underside of vehicle covered in thick under seal

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,226 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 61,226 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,189 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FWD 915K is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FWD 915K, 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 FWD 915K registered?

FWD 915K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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