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NEJ 222K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,487 mi
Last recorded80,487 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEJ 222K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,487 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 77,722 miles

previous welding repairs

underside undersealed

Fail 16 Feb 2021 77,720 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

previous welding repairs

underside undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,675 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 77,675 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose deteriorated.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,517 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,241 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,184 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 71,902 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,628 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,446 miles

n/s/front wheel bearing worn

n/s/outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,098 miles

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

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

Slight movement in the offside front lower trunion joint

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,708 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,412 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 64,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front king pins starting to wear

both rear tyres wearing on innor sides

rear of side bump stop missing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,218 miles

both front king pins starting to wear

both rear tyres wearing on innor sides

rear of side bump stop missing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,294 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 61,286 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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NEJ 222K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NEJ 222K, 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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NEJ 222K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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