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HOR 3L

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,305 mi
Last recorded28,305 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOR 3L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 28,305 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 27,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,912 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,910 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 26,872 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 26,870 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 26,839 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,610 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,164 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,230 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,637 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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HOR 3L is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HOR 3L, 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

How do I check the history of HOR 3L?

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What year was HOR 3L registered?

HOR 3L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HOR 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOR 3L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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