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GAF 303L

1972 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAF 303L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 93,001 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 92,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both inoperative. (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 92,869 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 92,863 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 92,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 91,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 91,092 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 90,663 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,430 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,317 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,345 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,333 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 73,610 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 73,610 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 71,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,216 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,043 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 65,175 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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GAF 303L is a 1972 MG B GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAF 303L, 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 GAF 303L registered?

GAF 303L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 10 October 1972.

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