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GPN 348L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,272 mi
Last recorded71,272 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPN 348L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,272 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 71,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 70,621 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,617 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 69,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,830 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,482 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 68,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system detiorated

Fail 15 Apr 2016 68,189 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system detiorated

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,907 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 67,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 67,328 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both kingpins worn/slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,518 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight freeplay in steering rack.o/s output shaft

Fail 26 Apr 2011 64,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight freeplay in steering rack.o/s output shaft

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,687 miles

n/s headlamp aim weak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 56,579 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 56,579 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,312 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 54,290 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear footbrake and parkbrake low effort

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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GPN 348L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GPN 348L, 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 GPN 348L registered?

GPN 348L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 18 December 1972.

Is GPN 348L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPN 348L shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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