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HWD 73L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,205 mi
Last recorded47,205 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWD 73L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 47,205 miles

near side and off side front brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,938 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 46,936 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion along offside inner sill

slight corrosion to nearside outer floor

Fail 10 Feb 2010 46,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion along offside inner sill

slight corrosion to nearside outer floor

Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,371 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,177 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 41,420 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 41,418 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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HWD 73L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWD 73L, 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 HWD 73L registered?

HWD 73L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HWD 73L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWD 73L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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