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1,711 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside heavy undersealed
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise condition of exhaust
advise vehicle underside heavily undersealed
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
condition of wiper blades
exhaust system rusty
oil leaks
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
advise condition of exhaust[rusty in places]
advise o/s/r brake dragging slightly
advise oil leaks
advise play in both lower trunions
advise sill covers
advise underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
advise condition of centre exhaust mounting
advise full sill covers
advise play in front trunion joints[n/s/f lower worst]
advise slight rear brake bind
advise underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
advise exhaust getting rusty
advise play in both front trunions[n/s/f worst]
advise sill covers
advise underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
advise exhaust getting rusty
advise play in both front trunions[n/s/f worst]
advise sill covers
advise underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise condition of exhaust
advise light blue smoke from engine on tick over
advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
advise play in both front lower trunions
advise rear leak springs getting weak
advise sill covers fitted
advise underside of vehicle very heavily treated with underseal
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise condition of exhaust
advise light blue smoke from engine on tick over
advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
advise play in both front lower trunions
advise rear leak springs getting weak
advise sill covers fitted
advise underside of vehicle very heavily treated with underseal
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
advise condition of centre exhaust mounting
advise full sill covers fitted
advise slight play in both front trunions
advise underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
advise condition of centre exhaust mounting
advise full sill covers fitted
advise slight play in both front trunions
advise underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
advise condition of wiper arms
advise full sill covers fitted
advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
advise slight play in front suspension joints
advise underside of vehicle fully restored,stone chipped and painted
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
carb damp no leak
clutch slave cylinder pipe damp
nsf brake binding very slight
nsf inner arch rusty
restoration work to under side heavily covered
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
carb damp no visible leak
extensive restoration work to underside well covered
handbraake travel
nsf inner arch rusty
osr binding slight
slight play nsf trunion
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
carb damp no visible leak
extensive restoration work to underside well covered
handbraake travel
nsf inner arch rusty
osr binding slight
slight play nsf trunion
Propshaft component defective
advise front shock absorbers soft
advise new wiper refills fitted
advise play in front suspension joints
advise slight play in steering rack
advise wipers juddering slightly
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
advise o/s/f coil spring weak
advise slight play in front suspension joints
advise slight play in steering rack
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
advise o/s/f coil spring weak
advise slight play in front suspension joints
advise slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
advise condition of under side of car
advise steering rack noisy under load
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GRL 258L is a 1972 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 GRL 258L, 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 GRL 258L registered?
GRL 258L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 December 1972.
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