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MMD 717L

1972 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,409 mi
Last recorded80,409 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMD 717L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 80,409 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Driver side. (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody treated.

Pass 9 May 2024 80,388 miles

Coolant leak ()

Underbody treated.

Fail 9 May 2024 80,388 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody treated.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 80,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,854 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,722 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 79,722 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,443 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,819 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,792 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 78,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 78,504 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 78,300 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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MMD 717L is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MMD 717L, 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 MMD 717L registered?

MMD 717L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 24 November 1972.

Is MMD 717L safe to buy?

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