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MPA 27K

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

2,746 mi
Last recorded2,746 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPA 27K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 2,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 1,770 miles

underside of vehicle has underseal applied

Pass 23 Jun 2018 30,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 30,124 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,039 miles

RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

STRONGLY RECOMMEND WAXOYL OF FRONT AXLE AND SPRINGS.

Pass 18 May 2015 29,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 29,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,860 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,837 miles

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

front suspension rusting

stering rack noisey when rocked on hard standing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 29,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,814 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 29,795 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,733 miles

emission read out @ 8.6% requires attention

Pass 8 Dec 2007 29,687 miles

could do with further waxoyl of wishbones etc and radiator is insecure at bottom

Pass 9 Dec 2006 29,628 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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MPA 27K is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MPA 27K, 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 MPA 27K registered?

MPA 27K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 5 April 1972.

Is MPA 27K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPA 27K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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