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MCC 568L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,794 mi
Last recorded99,794 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCC 568L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 99,794 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 97,265 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 96,581 miles

Offside Front suspension arm bump stop degraded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

handbrake efficiency just passed may require adjustment / repair

Pass 1 Jun 2016 96,559 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 96,559 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front sill and just behind wheel has large corrosion holes (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 96,494 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 96,494 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 96,414 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 92,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 92,448 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,619 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 88,615 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,227 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 87,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,613 miles

corrosion to n/s/f + o/s/r sills not in a prescribed area

Fail 14 Feb 2008 86,603 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to n/s/f + o/s/r sills not in a prescribed area

Pass 29 Jan 2007 86,410 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 85,029 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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MCC 568L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MCC 568L, 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 MCC 568L registered?

MCC 568L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 12 September 1972.

Is MCC 568L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCC 568L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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