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HBL 377K

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,225 mi
Last recorded83,225 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBL 377K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,983 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 76,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2015 72,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 72,769 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 72,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 72,418 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 72,266 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 71,926 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 71,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 71,345 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion at boot floor, rear top wings, body sills, front and rear chassis areas,

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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HBL 377K is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HBL 377K, 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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HBL 377K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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