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MBL 500L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,090 mi
Last recorded38,090 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBL 500L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 38,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 37,916 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip at top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from overdrive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 37,555 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,584 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 36,254 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 35,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,548 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,977 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,693 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,687 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,798 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,669 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,717 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 24,714 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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MBL 500L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBL 500L, 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 MBL 500L registered?

MBL 500L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is MBL 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBL 500L shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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