MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement nearside rear brake stuck on(wheel bearing not checked) (3.5.1k)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement offside rear brake stuck on(wheel bearing not checked) (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake sticks on sligrtly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
exhaust rear tailpipe both mounting bushes cracking
offside rear underbody wheel arch body panel slight rub marks
propshaft forward joint slight play
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
propshaft forward joint slight play
rear number plate backing become unstuck in places
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front brake imbalance not checked due to brake pedal goes straight to floor
propshaft forward joint slight play
rear number plate backing become unstuck in places
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MAL 442K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 MAL 442K, 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 MAL 442K registered?
MAL 442K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 14 April 1972.
Is MAL 442K safe to buy?
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