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MPB 400K

1972 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,873 mi
Last recorded80,873 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPB 400K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 80,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,470 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,444 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 80,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,371 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,187 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 80,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,528 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,033 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,644 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 78,644 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,291 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,010 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,511 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 75,511 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,033 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,996 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,999 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 69,661 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 69,636 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,876 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 67,876 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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MPB 400K is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 MPB 400K, 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 MPB 400K registered?

MPB 400K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is MPB 400K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPB 400K shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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