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MCY 201K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,253 mi
Last recorded5,253 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 201K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 5,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 5,017 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 4,727 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 4,118 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 3,939 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 3,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 2,668 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 1,820 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 821 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 99,630 miles

n/s/front and n/s/rear tyres inner walls cracking/splitting badly

Fail 19 May 2014 99,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/front and n/s/rear tyres inner walls cracking/splitting badly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,183 miles

All four tyres perished

Lift in steering column

Fail 11 Jun 2013 99,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All four tyres perished

Lift in steering column

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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MCY 201K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MCY 201K, 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 MCY 201K registered?

MCY 201K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is MCY 201K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 201K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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