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GRP 295L

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

89,823 mi
Last recorded89,823 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRP 295L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,823 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 89,807 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Rear tyre is perished

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,530 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 88,530 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,765 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 86,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,441 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 86,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres started to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2011 85,638 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 85,636 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 84,766 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,661 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 84,658 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 83,656 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 83,656 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,783 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 3 Aug 2007 82,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front wheel bearing has slight wear

Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,860 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 81,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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GRP 295L is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GRP 295L, 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 GRP 295L registered?

GRP 295L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 November 1972.

Is GRP 295L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRP 295L shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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