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NEP 686L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

17,048 mi
Last recorded17,048 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEP 686L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 17,048 miles

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f King Pins.

Suspension bushes deteriorated front and rear.

Fail 22 May 2020 17,031 miles

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

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f King Pins.

Suspension bushes deteriorated front and rear.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 16,815 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to under side of vbehicle

slight play in king pins

Fail 13 Jun 2019 16,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in king pins

Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,505 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 16,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2017 16,004 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2017 16,004 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,346 miles

front pads near limit

Fail 9 Jun 2016 15,346 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads near limit

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,787 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 14,787 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 May 2014 14,302 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2013 13,517 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2012 12,923 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 12,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 12,349 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 10,533 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 10,530 miles

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

Offside 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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NEP 686L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NEP 686L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NEP 686L registered?

NEP 686L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 18 November 1972.

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