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GKL 170L

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

28,696 mi
Last recorded28,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKL 170L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 28,696 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged All Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 28,563 miles

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 28 Sep 2020 28,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,730 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 27,730 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,895 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,822 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 23,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,259 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to crack

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

underseal prohibiting full inspection of some prescribed areas

Fail 16 Mar 2016 22,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

underseal prohibiting full inspection of some prescribed areas

Pass 1 May 2015 21,935 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,475 miles

Both rear tyres minor cracks

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

nearside front door corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2014 21,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres minor cracks

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

nearside front door corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,999 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 20,999 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,812 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 20,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,542 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 20,542 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,852 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,551 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 19,551 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,543 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,463 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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GKL 170L is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GKL 170L, 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 GKL 170L registered?

GKL 170L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 November 1972.

Is GKL 170L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKL 170L shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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