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MPE 120L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,456 mi
Last recorded53,456 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPE 120L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,456 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,831 miles

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,923 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,571 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 50,571 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 49,570 miles

FLUID LEAKING FROM NEAR THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD

SLIGHT WATER LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM HOSE

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,570 miles

FLUID LEAKING FROM NEAR THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER

SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD

SLIGHT WATER LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM HOSE

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,338 miles

difficult to fully asses underside of vehicle / very muddy

Pass 29 Apr 2011 45,223 miles

1 cup in the rear pro uj may not be fitted corectly

FLEXIBLE PIPE TO CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LOOKS TO BE LEAKING

NSF OUTER PAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW

Fail 29 Apr 2011 45,223 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1 cup in the rear pro uj may not be fitted corectly

FLEXIBLE PIPE TO CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LOOKS TO BE LEAKING

NSF OUTER PAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,042 miles

clutch pipe leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,300 miles

NSR AXLE TO SPRING MOUNTING MAY BE FITTED THE INCORRECT WAY ROUND

SLIGHT BLOWS FROM THE EXHAUST

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT FUEL LEAK FROM THE CARBS AT SOME TIME

Fail 28 Apr 2009 38,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

NSR AXLE TO SPRING MOUNTING MAY BE FITTED THE INCORRECT WAY ROUND

SLIGHT BLOWS FROM THE EXHAUST

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT FUEL LEAK FROM THE CARBS AT SOME TIME

Pass 1 May 2008 35,824 miles

NSF SEAT BELT SLOW TO TENSION

OS PARKING BRAKE IS LOWER THAN NS

SUMP GUARD IS COMING LOOSE

THERE MAY BE SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

WIRES CLOSE TO STEERING UJ

Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,824 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FEEL SLIGHTLY TIGHT

NSF SEAT BELT SLOW TO TENSION

OS PARKING BRAKE IS LOWER THAN NS

SUMP GUARD IS COMING LOOSE

THERE MAY BE SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

WIRES CLOSE TO STEERING UJ

Pass 1 May 2007 31,141 miles

THERE MAY BE SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 31,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

THERE MAY BE SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,404 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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MPE 120L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPE 120L, 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 MPE 120L registered?

MPE 120L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MPE 120L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPE 120L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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