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MLU 390L

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,072 mi
Last recorded20,072 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLU 390L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,072 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front and rear bumper are missing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,618 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 19,616 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vin plate missing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 18,969 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,969 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 18,145 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,145 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,384 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,292 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 16,061 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 15,585 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 15,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 15,253 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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MLU 390L is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MLU 390L, 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 MLU 390L registered?

MLU 390L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is MLU 390L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLU 390L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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