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GOB 375L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,361 mi
Last recorded51,361 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOB 375L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 51,361 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 51,361 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 49,349 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,154 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,746 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 36,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mainfold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexy (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,234 miles

play detected at steering wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,811 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 21,807 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 14,743 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,743 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 6,141 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 6,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,991 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 97,991 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 97,991 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 89,529 miles

bottom steering column bush slight movement

Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,307 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 83,547 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,049 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 79,049 miles

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 74,034 miles

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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GOB 375L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GOB 375L, 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

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What year was GOB 375L registered?

GOB 375L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 13 December 1972.

Is GOB 375L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOB 375L shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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