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NDT 396K

1972 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,725 mi
Last recorded75,725 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDT 396K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to servo (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded servo to "T" junction (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat belt requires assistance to retract

drivers seat tight to slide

flex in floor at drivers seat

horn poor

no split pins in both top trunion nuts

sill covers fitted

slight lift in both kin pins

slight play in offside steering rack/rack end

Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to servo (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded servo to "T" junction (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat belt requires assistance to retract

horn poor

outer sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect

slight play in offside trunion lower bush

slight play/lift in nearside king pin

Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,243 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

brake pipes to & from servo assist unit corroded

horn poor

play in offside lower suspension trunion bush

Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,175 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

horn sound weak.

steel brake pipes to and from brake master cylinder corroded

wear in offside front suspension king pin lower mounting bush - trunion

wear in steering rack end

Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,860 miles

clutch pedal and throttle peadl anti slip rubbers missing.

horn sound poor

little reserve travel on handbrake lever.

offside seat belt requires assistance to fully retract

slight play in nearside front suspension king pin

slight wear in steering column top bearing.

steel brake pipes slightly corroded to and from brake cylinder.

wear in offside front suspension king pin lower mounting bush / trunion

wear in steering rack end (offside)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 74,860 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

clutch pedal and throttle peadl anti slip rubbers missing.

horn sound poor

little reserve travel on handbrake lever.

offside seat belt requires assistance to fully retract

slight play in nearside front suspension king pin

slight wear in steering column top bearing.

steel brake pipes slightly corroded to and from brake cylinder.

wear in offside front suspension king pin lower mounting bush / trunion

wear in steering rack end (offside)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,615 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

clutch pedal rubber missing

horn poor

offside seatbelt requires assistance to retract

slight play in nearside kingpin

slight play in offside kingpin lower mounting bush/trunion

Pass 25 May 2011 74,605 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

slight lift in both front suspension king pins

slight play in offside steering mechanism

Fail 23 May 2011 74,605 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

slight lift in both front suspension king pins

slight play in offside steering mechanism

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,203 miles

fuel pipe and brake pipe poorly fitted.

lift in both front king-pins.

poor repair carried out to front subframe at steering rack mounting.

slight wear in offside front lower trunion bush.

steel brake pipe from master cylinder to brake servo corroded.

steel brake pipe from servo to joiner on inner wing corroded.

steel brake pipes from joiner to both front brake hoses corroded.

wear in steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2010 74,203 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

fuel pipe and brake pipe poorly fitted.

lift in both front king-pins.

poor repair carried out to front subframe at steering rack mounting.

slight wear in offside front lower trunion bush.

steel brake pipe from master cylinder to brake servo corroded.

steel brake pipe from servo to joiner on inner wing corroded.

steel brake pipes from joiner to both front brake hoses corroded.

wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,733 miles

battery insecure.

front subframe corroded and repair carried out at steering rack mount.

fuel pipe and brake pipe poorly fitted.

lift in both front king-pins.

rear chassis legs corroding.

steel brake pipe from joiner to nearside front brake hose corroded.

steel brake pipe from joiner to offside front brake hose corroded.

steel brake pipe from master cylinder to brake servo corroded.

steel brake pipe from servo to joiner on inner wing corroded.

temporary fuel cap fitted.

wear in offside front lower trunion bush.

windscreen wipers poor wipe.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 73,733 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

battery insecure.

front subframe corroded and repair carried out at steering rack mount.

fuel pipe and brake pipe poorly fitted.

lift in both front king-pins.

rear chassis legs corroding.

steel brake pipe from joiner to nearside front brake hose corroded.

steel brake pipe from joiner to offside front brake hose corroded.

steel brake pipe from master cylinder to brake servo corroded.

steel brake pipe from servo to joiner on inner wing corroded.

temporary fuel cap fitted.

wear in offside front lower trunion bush.

windscreen wipers poor wipe.

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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NDT 396K is a 1972 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NDT 396K, 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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NDT 396K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 17 May 1972.

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