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MUY 55K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,473 mi
Last recorded48,473 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 55K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,473 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,775 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 46,766 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wheel bearing minor noise

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,852 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 31,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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MUY 55K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MUY 55K, 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 MUY 55K registered?

MUY 55K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is MUY 55K safe to buy?

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