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GUM 444K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,168 mi
Last recorded99,168 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUM 444K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 99,168 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,221 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,671 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 94,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,040 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 92,025 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust front mounting loose

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,277 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,452 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 90,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,794 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 89,789 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 89,060 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,354 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 86,878 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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GUM 444K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GUM 444K, 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 GUM 444K?

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What year was GUM 444K registered?

GUM 444K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 26 April 1972.

Is GUM 444K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUM 444K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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