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GGB 545L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,560 mi
Last recorded75,560 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGB 545L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 75,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 75,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,191 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,120 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,093 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,929 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,832 miles

Nearside wiper-blade rubber deteriorating.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 74,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside wiper-blade rubber deteriorating.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,759 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,572 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 74,395 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 74,395 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,184 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,874 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 73,394 miles

slight lift in king pins

Pass 8 May 2007 72,792 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 72,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight lift in kingpins

Pass 12 May 2006 72,122 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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GGB 545L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GGB 545L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GGB 545L registered?

GGB 545L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 22 November 1972.

Is GGB 545L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGB 545L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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