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GKK 663L

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,706 mi
Last recorded67,706 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKK 663L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,706 miles

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

slight leak from rear differiential

Pass 12 Jul 2024 66,631 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,001 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,371 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 64,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 64,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 64,885 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,351 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,956 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,272 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,870 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,958 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,872 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,764 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,336 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,924 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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GKK 663L is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GKK 663L, 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

How do I check the history of GKK 663L?

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What year was GKK 663L registered?

GKK 663L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is GKK 663L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKK 663L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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