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GOE 658L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

1,133 mi
Last recorded1,133 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 658L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 1,133 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip near windscreen pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower part of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive over drive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 1,119 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 1,110 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 1,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 1,063 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 1,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CRRODING

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 1,032 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 1,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING. HEADLAMPS DID'NT WORK UNTILL 3RD OPERATION OF SWITCH-SUGGEST SWITCH REPLACEMENT.INDICATORS ARE ONLY JUST FLASHING FAST ENOUGH WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 858 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 858 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 745 miles

slight lift in front suspension uprights

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Fail 6 Apr 2009 745 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

slight lift in front suspension uprights

Pass 11 Feb 2008 644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE SILL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 6 Feb 2008 624 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE SILL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 7 Feb 2006 39,100 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 39,100 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

clutch slave cylinder pipe leaking fluid

handbrake adjustment

hole in n/s inner sill not in a perscribed area

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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GOE 658L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GOE 658L, 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

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What year was GOE 658L registered?

GOE 658L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is GOE 658L safe to buy?

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