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GEL 610L

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,157 mi
Last recorded19,157 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 610L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,157 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 19,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 6,122 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 2,897 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 2,211 miles

heavely undersilled on under side

Pass 23 Feb 2012 1,628 miles

all suspension bushes split/cracked but have not play in

all under under side of car heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Mar 2011 1,592 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 1,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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GEL 610L is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GEL 610L, 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 GEL 610L?

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What year was GEL 610L registered?

GEL 610L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is GEL 610L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 610L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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