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MVT 835K

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,329 mi
Last recorded81,329 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVT 835K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,329 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 81,329 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking WHEEL CYLINDER (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,242 miles

Both headlamps show a different pattern although they both show correct patterns.

Light & heavy corrosion is evident to all major components under vehicle this is not a reason for rejection

please note that nearside front & cills & lower wings are not attached & is not load bearing

Fail 25 Feb 2015 81,229 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both headlamps show a different pattern.although they both show correct patterns

light & heavy corrosion is evident to all major components under vehicle this is not reason for rejection

please note that nearside front & offside front cills & lower wings are not attached & is not load bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,155 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,763 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

some rest to under side of car

Pass 16 Jun 2009 80,740 miles

corossion to nearside sill

corossion to offside front inner arch

Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,719 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside rear leaf springs and bolts very rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2008 80,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside rear leaf springs and bolts very rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2007 80,552 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,204 miles

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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MVT 835K is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MVT 835K, 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 MVT 835K registered?

MVT 835K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 23 March 1972.

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