MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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signs of damage / repair to near side front chassis rail area
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
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
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
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)
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)
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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
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)
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)
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
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?
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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.
Is MPH 789L safe to buy?
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