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GBD 556L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,924 mi
Last recorded95,924 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBD 556L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 95,924 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,758 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 95,758 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 95,530 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 95,253 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 94,752 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,275 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 94,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 94,154 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,007 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,845 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,524 miles

(Non prescribed area) Offside front floor corroded

Both Rear axle straps broken

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,801 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,492 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 92,254 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 90,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f lower arm joimt leaking.

o/s/f lower arm joint leaking.

slight play in steering collom.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 90,873 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f lower arm joimt leaking.

o/s/f lower arm joint leaking.

slight play in steering collom.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,376 miles

Off side rear leafspring slightly misaligned.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2007 81,750 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 81,750 miles

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 81,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,636 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GBD 556L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBD 556L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBD 556L registered?

GBD 556L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is GBD 556L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBD 556L shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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