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GJN 240L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,347 mi
Last recorded74,347 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJN 240L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 74,347 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 74,229 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,156 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 74,120 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 73,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,838 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 73,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,581 miles

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

Offside Rear BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

Fail 22 Jun 2017 73,581 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering AT SPRING HANGER MOUNT POINT (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsf binding.. pads getting low.. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear binding after handbrake use..

Offside wiper blade is splitting..

light switch needs attention..does not work 1st time int..

Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 73,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,564 miles

slight play n/s swivelpin

Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,564 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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GJN 240L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJN 240L, 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

How do I check the history of GJN 240L?

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What year was GJN 240L registered?

GJN 240L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 9 November 1972.

Is GJN 240L safe to buy?

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