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GRX 579K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,010 mi
Last recorded56,010 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRX 579K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,010 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 55,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,544 miles

ADVISE 25% FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,405 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,291 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 55,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 55,249 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,249 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,021 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 54,971 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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GRX 579K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GRX 579K, 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 GRX 579K registered?

GRX 579K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is GRX 579K safe to buy?

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