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GHY 847K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,375 mi
Last recorded62,375 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHY 847K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,375 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,360 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,450 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n\s\f suspension bump stop missing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,501 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 54,501 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,355 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,721 miles

slight lift on steering wheel

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,635 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 41,629 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R damper unit link rod retaining nut loose.

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,465 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 38,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nout missing from alternator mounting by adjuster

Pass 31 Aug 2005 34,991 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clamp loose gear box end

co high hpc high

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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GHY 847K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GHY 847K, 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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What year was GHY 847K registered?

GHY 847K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 13 June 1972.

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