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GHY 123K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,167 mi
Last recorded83,167 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHY 123K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,167 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,098 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,861 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,431 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,572 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,041 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,320 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,289 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 76,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 76,644 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,712 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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GHY 123K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GHY 123K, 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

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What year was GHY 123K registered?

GHY 123K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 July 1972.

Is GHY 123K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHY 123K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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