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HBW 570L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

171 mi
Last recorded171 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 570L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 171 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 150 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 82 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 64 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 56 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 23 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 99,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 99,977 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 99,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 99,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,889 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 99,858 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,858 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 99,816 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 99,796 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 99,796 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 99,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 99,726 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 99,685 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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HBW 570L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HBW 570L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBW 570L registered?

HBW 570L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is HBW 570L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBW 570L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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