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HYD 665K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,943 mi
Last recorded45,943 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYD 665K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,943 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,525 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,792 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 43,792 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,061 miles

o/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slightly perished in sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,458 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 39,458 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,504 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 35,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,253 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,643 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 33,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,372 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 31,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,182 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 29,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 26,768 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,768 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,654 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 22,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HYD 665K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYD 665K, 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 HYD 665K registered?

HYD 665K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 4 February 1972.

Is HYD 665K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYD 665K shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HYD 665K have outstanding finance?

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