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LAF 722L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,005 mi
Last recorded83,005 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 722L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,005 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,101 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,083 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,468 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,845 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 78,845 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 78,109 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 78,023 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

o/s/r fog lamp wired to wrong switch

rear springs rusting

Pass 25 May 2010 75,614 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 73,582 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 71,748 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,748 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 69,601 miles

slight play in osf and nsf king pins

Pass 4 Jul 2006 66,180 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 62,655 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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LAF 722L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LAF 722L, 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 LAF 722L?

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What year was LAF 722L registered?

LAF 722L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is LAF 722L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 722L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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