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GPM 183L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,204 mi
Last recorded31,204 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPM 183L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 May 2021 31,204 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,112 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 30,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,081 miles

dashboard lights not working

Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,819 miles

offside seat belt slow to retract and sticky

Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,403 miles

both front wheel bearings starting to get noisy

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,345 miles

Lift in o/s/f king pin.

O/s/f & n/s/f track rod end dust boots perished.

Play in front anti roll bar D bushes.

Rubber fuel pipe to carbs. starting to crack.

Steering rack worn.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,783 miles

O/s/f track rod end gaitor in poor condition.

Play in steering rack (n/s).

Pass 10 May 2006 26,112 miles

slight up and down play in n/s steering rack end bush.

some noise from both front wheel bearings.

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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GPM 183L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPM 183L, 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

How do I check the history of GPM 183L?

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What year was GPM 183L registered?

GPM 183L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 November 1972.

Is GPM 183L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPM 183L shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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