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FXC 631L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,744 mi
Last recorded51,744 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXC 631L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 51,744 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 51,744 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 51,457 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 49,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 34,884 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2017 34,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose Locknut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2016 34,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,598 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 34,598 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,855 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,827 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 33,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing/cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

vehicle underbody requires uderseal top up

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,924 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch to floor excessively corroded, not in a prescribed area

Fail 6 Aug 2010 32,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front inner wheel arch to floor excessively corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Sep 2009 32,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,216 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

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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FXC 631L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FXC 631L, 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 FXC 631L?

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What year was FXC 631L registered?

FXC 631L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 19 December 1972.

Is FXC 631L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXC 631L shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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