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HJJ 838K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,747 mi
Last recorded82,747 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJJ 838K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 82,747 miles

all 4 tyres 18 years old and starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2018 82,338 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2018 82,331 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,185 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 81,880 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 81,424 miles

rear fog light not working

Fail 1 Jul 2013 81,412 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear fog light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2011 81,070 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 81,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

offside rear fog light not working

Pass 28 Oct 2010 81,014 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,894 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 80,614 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 80,279 miles

throttle sticking

engine running on

wiper swicth not working all the time

Fail 26 Oct 2007 80,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine running on

throttle sticking

wiper swicth not working all the time

Pass 17 Oct 2006 79,643 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 79,119 miles

nearside front inner track rod has play

rear fog light repaired during test

Fail 27 Oct 2005 79,119 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

nearside front inner track rod has play

rear fog light repaired during test

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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HJJ 838K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJJ 838K, 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 HJJ 838K registered?

HJJ 838K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 22 May 1972.

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