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LTD 248K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,448 mi
Last recorded13,448 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTD 248K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 12,236 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 11,766 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,033 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,622 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 10,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,734 miles

Fluid leak from offside rear brake back plate

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 9,732 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fluid leak from offside rear brake back plate

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 9,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 9,661 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 8,893 miles

Nearside front, lower wishbone outer bush slightly worn

Offside front upper wishbone, outer bush slightly worn

Offside rear leaf spring bush slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 7,789 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 7,786 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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LTD 248K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LTD 248K, 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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What year was LTD 248K registered?

LTD 248K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 February 1972.

Is LTD 248K safe to buy?

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