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MPE 157L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,886 mi
Last recorded80,886 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPE 157L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,868 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,843 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s reverse light inop

Fail 22 Apr 2015 80,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s reverse light inop

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,696 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 157L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MPE 157L, 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 157L registered?

MPE 157L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MPE 157L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPE 157L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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