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HAH 99L

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,244 mi
Last recorded5,244 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 99L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 5,244 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead box section (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2024 5,093 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody covered with underseal

Various suspension and prescribe areas surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2023 4,909 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 4,741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2022 4,741 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2021 4,672 miles

Hand brake lever has long travel but still has reserve travel would advise readjustment of rear brakes

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch flexi pipe stretched

foot brake has long travel but not excesive

Pass 7 Aug 2019 4,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hydraulic clutch hose deteriorated and leaking fluid

Pass 16 Aug 2018 4,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 3,458 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 2,981 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 2,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 2,678 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 2,280 miles

Clutch slave cylinder flex hose damp

Emissions visual smoke test only, OK.

N/S/F copper brake pipe slightly twisted

Radiator damp with coolant

Pass 2 Jul 2013 1,637 miles

N/S/F top trunion slight lift

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 1,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F top trunion slight lift

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 1,024 miles

Slight brake bind on all 4 wheels

n/s/f steering rack gaitor damp with oil

Pass 5 Jul 2011 691 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 99,890 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 99,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 99,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 99,762 miles

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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HAH 99L is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HAH 99L, 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 HAH 99L registered?

HAH 99L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is HAH 99L safe to buy?

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