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GVF 707L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,618 mi
Last recorded31,618 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 707L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,618 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,610 miles

nsf inner wheal arch corroded (not structural)

nsf wheel bearing would beniffit from adjustment

osf nsr tyre wall outer cracking

osf outer wing lower section corroded to excess (not structural)

osr brake slight bind

Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,606 miles

corrosion under side of vehicle in various places

Fail 18 Jun 2015 31,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf wheel bearing slight play

nsr floor inner wing corrosion

osf floor heavy corrosion

osf lower wing heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,557 miles

nsf wheel bearing slight play

osf wing corroded to excess

Fail 25 Jun 2014 31,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf wheel bearing slight play

osf wing corroded to excess

Pass 29 May 2013 31,538 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 31,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 31,522 miles

front brakes have only just met the imbalance requirements

ns floor pan starting to corrode

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2012 31,522 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ns floor pan starting to corrode

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2011 31,522 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 31,522 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wheel bearing are starting to sound noisy

near floor pan is corroded

offside floor corroded

slight play in both front suspension trunions

top of the windscreen is going milky

Pass 29 May 2009 31,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wheel bearing are starting to sound noisy

near floor pan is corroded

offside floor corroded

slight play in both front suspension trunions

top of the windscreen is going milky

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,522 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 61,528 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 61,522 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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GVF 707L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GVF 707L, 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 GVF 707L registered?

GVF 707L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is GVF 707L safe to buy?

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