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MHD 302L

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,730 mi
Last recorded26,730 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHD 302L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 26,730 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine misfire

Fail 1 May 2012 26,710 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine misfire

exhaust mounts condition

front brake hoses condition

nearside kingpin slight play

no plates type

offside trunnion worn

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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MHD 302L is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MHD 302L, 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 MHD 302L registered?

MHD 302L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is MHD 302L safe to buy?

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