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MGU 800L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,928 mi
Last recorded82,928 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGU 800L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,928 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s front castle section corroding

n/s jacking point corroding

n/s rear wing lower front quarter corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,592 miles

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front roadsprings weak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 82,400 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front roadsprings weak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,703 miles

Nearside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s rear wing corroded near sill

Fail 1 Sep 2011 81,703 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s rear wing corroded near sill

Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,023 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,150 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 80,150 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,781 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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MGU 800L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGU 800L, 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 MGU 800L registered?

MGU 800L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MGU 800L safe to buy?

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