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NJD 505L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

49,864 mi
Last recorded49,864 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJD 505L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,864 miles

Offside Front Lower trunnion rubber missing

Fail 7 Jun 2018 49,864 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,836 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 49,836 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,372 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 49,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play n/s/f lower trunion

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

sills covered

Fail 5 Jun 2013 48,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

sills covered

Fail 30 May 2013 48,959 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres slightly perished

cover sills fitted

both front brake hoses rubbing tyres on full lock

Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,789 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,401 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,748 miles

hand brake close to limit of traval

Fail 9 Jan 2009 47,173 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

non standard exhaust

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play o/s king pin

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,173 miles

slight play o/s king pin

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

non standard exhaust

Fail 27 Feb 2008 46,410 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,410 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 46,406 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

movement in o/s king pin

n/s/f door corroded

o/s/r arch corroded

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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NJD 505L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue 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 NJD 505L, 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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NJD 505L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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