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MGB 72K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

3,121 mi
Last recorded3,121 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 72K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 3,121 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 2,319 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,641 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror insecure ()

slight corrosion at offside rear suspension leaf spring rear shackle.

Fail 17 Oct 2018 98,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror insecure ()

slight corrosion at offside rear suspension leaf spring rear shackle.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,403 miles

slight corrosion present at offside rear leaf spring shackle

Fail 3 Oct 2017 98,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion present at offside rear leaf spring shackle

Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,299 miles

slight corrosion around offside rear suspension leaf spring shackle

Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,752 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 97,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 95,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 93,347 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror missing

Pass 13 Mar 2008 88,778 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 88,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,645 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 84,645 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,739 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 77,738 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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MGB 72K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MGB 72K, 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 MGB 72K registered?

MGB 72K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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