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GOF 806L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,379 mi
Last recorded19,379 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 806L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 19,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakepipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 19,376 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Vehicle stood for over a year - past earlier brake test now brakes soft (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 19,376 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside and offside (switch appears stuck on main beam) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 19,368 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 19,368 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,278 miles

Offside Rear Light unit damaged no white light showing to rear

Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,162 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 19,162 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,999 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2009 18,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,963 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 18,962 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,856 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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GOF 806L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GOF 806L, 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 GOF 806L registered?

GOF 806L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 December 1972.

Is GOF 806L safe to buy?

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