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MPE 452L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,417 mi
Last recorded92,417 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPE 452L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 92,417 miles

Nearside n/s lower trunon worn

Fail 11 Jun 2024 92,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside n/s lower trunon worn

Pass 7 Apr 2022 92,262 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower slight movement in kingpin/trunion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced marked spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight movement in kingpin/trunion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,776 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower slight movement in kingpin/trunion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 90,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 89,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,720 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 89,717 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,204 miles

Front wipers detiorated

Fail 14 Sep 2016 89,204 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front wipers detiorated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,156 miles

free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,096 miles

freeplay detected at steering wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,096 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,984 miles

flat spot on nearside front tyre

freeplay in steering system

Fail 13 May 2013 88,982 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all front and rear brake pipes corroded

freeplay in steering box

nearside front tyre has flat spot

steering column bush worn

Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side rear bump stop plate missing

o/s/r check strap broken

Fail 18 Oct 2011 88,469 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side rear bump stop plate missing

o/s/r check strap broken

Pass 11 May 2010 88,163 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 84,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 76,562 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavy surface corrosion on all panels under bonnet

nearside rear lower wing is slightly corroded.

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough whem rotated. †

offside rear tyre side wall is perished. †

Fail 5 Jun 2006 76,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavy surface corrosion on all panels under bonett

nearside rear lower wing is slightly corroded. †

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated. †

offside rear tyre side wall is perishing. †

plastic cap is missing from brake fluid resovoir

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 452L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 452L, 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.

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MPE 452L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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