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GVG 759K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,947 mi
Last recorded77,947 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 759K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 77,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,680 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 77,680 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 19 Jul 2013 77,682 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 77,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 77,680 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 77,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 76,429 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 76,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 74,485 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 74,485 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 74,366 miles

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

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

water pump leaking

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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GVG 759K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVG 759K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVG 759K registered?

GVG 759K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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