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GDP 222L

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,826 mi
Last recorded96,826 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDP 222L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 96,826 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 96,772 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,708 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,040 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,601 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 95,414 miles

rear exhast rubber slight deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2013 95,279 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front near side rear and off side rear tyers surface cracking in side walls

Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,970 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,921 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 93,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 92,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 92,392 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 92,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 90,567 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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GDP 222L is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDP 222L, 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

How do I check the history of GDP 222L?

You can check the full history of GDP 222L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GDP 222L registered?

GDP 222L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is GDP 222L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDP 222L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDP 222L have outstanding finance?

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