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MAL 442K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,150 mi
Last recorded95,150 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAL 442K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,150 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 95,150 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,953 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 93,948 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 93,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake sticks on sligrtly

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,322 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,165 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 92,002 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

propshaft forward joint slight play

rear number plate backing become unstuck in places

Fail 20 Mar 2012 92,002 miles

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.

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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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.

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