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GFD 356K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,259 mi
Last recorded45,259 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFD 356K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 45,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

off side mirror missing

Pass 19 May 2009 45,138 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake cable has shortening device fitted

steering column lower bush slightly worn

Fail 18 May 2009 45,138 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal has travel

hand brake cable has shortening device fitted

steering column lower bush slightly worn

Fail 13 Mar 2009 45,137 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering column bush worn

Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,929 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,021 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 43,005 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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 356K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 356K, 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 356K registered?

GFD 356K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 29 March 1972.

Is GFD 356K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFD 356K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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