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GHJ 423L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,261 mi
Last recorded88,261 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHJ 423L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2013 88,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

coolant leak...bottom hose

ns door lower hinge area corroded

osr inner arch holed....os b post corroded...osr arch corroded at bumper edge area...nsr arch corroded at edges and rear areas...exhaust blowing,

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,831 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion in o/s and n/s floor pan

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S door hinge loose

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in front suspension trunions

Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in front suspension trunions

o/s door hinge loose

slight corrosion on o/s door step

slight corrosion on o/s floor pan

Fail 12 Oct 2010 67,811 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,697 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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GHJ 423L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GHJ 423L, 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.

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GHJ 423L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 24 October 1972.

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