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GAE 837K

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,043 mi
Last recorded44,043 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAE 837K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 44,043 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 43,702 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,528 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 41,764 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 41,678 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 41,617 miles

some play in the n/s/f suspension king pin

Fail 17 Dec 2013 41,614 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

some play in the n/s/f suspension king pin

Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,353 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,353 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,947 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 39,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,417 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,500 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,523 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 26,523 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,616 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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GAE 837K is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GAE 837K, 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 GAE 837K registered?

GAE 837K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 24 April 1972.

Is GAE 837K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAE 837K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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