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GBW 192L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1758cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,069 mi
Last recorded41,069 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 192L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,758cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,069 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 41,067 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside wheel arch - drop link damper (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft universal joint worn SLIGHTLY- both front & rear ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 40,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside wheel arch - drop link damper (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft universal joint worn SLIGHTLY- both front & rear ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,311 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,323 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 36,402 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,021 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 32,495 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake service

Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,495 miles

brake service

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,489 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,165 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 28,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake service

Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,769 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 23,879 miles

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

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

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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GBW 192L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,758cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GBW 192L, 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 GBW 192L registered?

GBW 192L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is GBW 192L safe to buy?

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