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GNV 321L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,545 mi
Last recorded12,545 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNV 321L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 12,545 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside bulkhead rusty

slight play in steering rack

slight rust various areas underside vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2015 12,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside bulkhead rusty

slight play in steering rack

slight rust various areas underside vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,143 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Apr 2014 12,143 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 May 2013 12,065 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 11,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 11,809 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 11,809 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 11,332 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 11,332 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 10,873 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 10,803 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 10,340 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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GNV 321L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GNV 321L, 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.

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What year was GNV 321L registered?

GNV 321L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 October 1972.

Is GNV 321L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNV 321L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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