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HYB 1K

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

4,007 mi
Last recorded4,007 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYB 1K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 4,007 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 3,447 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 2,411 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 2,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 2,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wing panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front engine oil leak

Lower Body has slight corrosion various places underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front headlamp bowl corroded

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 1,168 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 98 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside outer sill covered not allowing proper inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2011 98,473 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cant fully inspect os sill as cover fitted

nsf and osf brake disvs slightly worn

nsr and osr axle straps broken

nsr and osr bump stops missing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 97,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nsr axle strap broken

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,158 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 96,082 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 93,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 93,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 93,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 92,119 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 90,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 90,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 88,949 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 88,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipe corroded

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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HYB 1K is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HYB 1K, 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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HYB 1K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 2 May 1972.

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