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GUE 55K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,782 mi
Last recorded78,782 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUE 55K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,782 miles

Offside Front king pin has slight lift

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

Pass 8 May 2018 77,929 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2017 76,133 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 73,501 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 72,977 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 71,607 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 71,607 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 70,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,404 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,411 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GUE 55K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUE 55K, 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

How do I check the history of GUE 55K?

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What year was GUE 55K registered?

GUE 55K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 3 May 1972.

Is GUE 55K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUE 55K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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