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HBU 773K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

28,963 mi
Last recorded28,963 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBU 773K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 28,963 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 28,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2016 28,867 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,538 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 27,778 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 May 2014 27,754 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 27,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres cracking

nearside front inner wing corroded and wholed

Fail 20 Jul 2013 27,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres cracking

nearside front inner wing corroded and wholed

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,268 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,174 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 27,150 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,987 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 26,987 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 26,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 25,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,847 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,663 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 25,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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HBU 773K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HBU 773K, 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 HBU 773K registered?

HBU 773K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 20 April 1972.

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