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NGL 731L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,295 mi
Last recorded5,295 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGL 731L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 5,295 miles

Hazard flashers not working [ not required on pre 1986 vehicles]

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 5,286 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation BINDING / POSSIBLE FLEXY HOSE BLOCKAGE ??? (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working ALL LAMPS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard flashers not working [ not required on pre 1986 vehicles]

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

Pass 1 May 2019 5,273 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 5,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 5,241 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 5,203 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 5,170 miles

battery box bracket broken

Fail 8 Apr 2016 5,170 miles

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

battery box bracket broken

Pass 16 Mar 2015 5,169 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 5,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 5,118 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 5,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 5,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 4,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 4,913 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 4,851 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 4,732 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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NGL 731L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NGL 731L, 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 NGL 731L registered?

NGL 731L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 6 September 1972.

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