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MWP 680K

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,462 mi
Last recorded6,462 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWP 680K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 6,462 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 6,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 4,312 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 4,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 707 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,600 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 96,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut is loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,438 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,623 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 95,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,587 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,562 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 95,501 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 95,488 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 95,455 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 95,430 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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MWP 680K is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MWP 680K, 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 MWP 680K registered?

MWP 680K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 5 May 1972.

Is MWP 680K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWP 680K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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