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GFD 250K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

55,509 mi
Last recorded55,509 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFD 250K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,509 miles

diff is leaking

osf wheel bearing is noisy

Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,013 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 54,997 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Sep 2019 54,996 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 54,339 miles

Headlamps at max high level

Inner sills corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 54,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake binding

Inner sills corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 54,309 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding slight bind (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak lever arm shock (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not attached (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s headlight deteriorated

offside front floor pan corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,010 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion CLOUSER PANEL (6.1.B.2)

OFFSIDE REAR DAMPER SLIGHT LEAK

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion CLOUSER PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 54,010 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion CLOUSER PANEL (6.1.B.2)

OFFSIDE REAR DAMPER SLIGHT LEAK

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion CLOUSER PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,814 miles

surface corrosion offside rear inner sill to floor

Fail 13 Apr 2015 53,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

surface corrosion offside rear inner sill to floor

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,520 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,519 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear suspension unit appears damp

Fail 19 Apr 2012 52,804 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear suspension unit appears damp

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,325 miles

o/s/r shocker weeping slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,783 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 50,695 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion hole in chassis os

osr damper weeping

slight wear ns king pin

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,695 miles

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

corrosion hole in chassis os

osr damper weeping

slight wear ns king pin

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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GFD 250K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GFD 250K, 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.

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What year was GFD 250K registered?

GFD 250K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 24 March 1972.

Is GFD 250K safe to buy?

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