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MTU 272L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,856 mi
Last recorded91,856 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTU 272L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 91,856 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 91,383 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 91,301 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 91,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2010 91,156 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear leafspring eye bushes have slight deterioration.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 90,914 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear leafspring eye bushes have slight deterioration.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear leafsprings front eye rubber bushes have slight deterioration but no movement.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 90,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 90,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MTU 272L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTU 272L, 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 MTU 272L registered?

MTU 272L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is MTU 272L safe to buy?

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