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MPH 789L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,393 mi
Last recorded69,393 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPH 789L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 69,393 miles

signs of damage / repair to near side front chassis rail area

Fail 9 Jun 2020 69,350 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to lower front corner of off side rear inner wheel arch / inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

signs of damage / repair to near side front chassis rail area

Pass 3 Jun 2017 68,878 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both lower trunions

Fail 3 Jun 2017 68,878 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in both lower trunions

Pass 12 May 2016 68,642 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,610 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,576 miles

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Fail 2 Sep 2013 68,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

underside corrosion forming on and near perscribed areas weak in places and heavy coating of weather shield

Pass 23 May 2012 68,416 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 68,415 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,029 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 68,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,476 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight freeplay in front suspension king pins

Steering wheel has cracks in the wood but not weakening its structure

Fail 4 Jun 2010 67,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight freeplay in front suspension king pins

Steering wheel has cracks in the wood but not weakening its structure

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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MPH 789L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 MPH 789L, 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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What year was MPH 789L registered?

MPH 789L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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