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GPN 99L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,503 mi
Last recorded66,503 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPN 99L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 66,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake imbalance on rear when tested together

nearside door corroding

nearside front wing corroding

Pass 9 May 2017 65,642 miles

Coolant leak slight drip from radiator ()

Pass 10 May 2016 64,242 miles

nearside rear suspension strap detoriating

slight coolant from radiator

Fail 9 May 2016 64,242 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear suspension strap detoriating

slight coolant from radiator

Pass 12 May 2015 62,582 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear suspension strap detoriated

Fail 12 May 2015 62,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

nearside rear suspension strap detoriated

Fail 12 May 2014 61,755 miles

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

both front coil springs rusty/corroding

offside rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 12 May 2014 61,755 miles

both front coil springs rusty/corroding

offside rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 3 May 2013 60,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 60,635 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 60,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

floor pan corroded nearside front

offside front outrigger sill corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,315 miles

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

both headlight aims on outer requirements

coolant leak - radiator

indicators fast

nearside of floor pan corroded

offside outer chassis/outrigger corroded

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

wetness round offside rear back plate

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,157 miles

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

indicators fast-110 per min(max 120)

nearside front floor pan holed

offside front outer chassis corroded

offside headlight aim slightly right

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

propshaft rear u.j has slight play

radiator leak??

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,665 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,789 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2008 52,789 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,196 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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GPN 99L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GPN 99L, 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.

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What year was GPN 99L registered?

GPN 99L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 December 1972.

Is GPN 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPN 99L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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