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OEK 2L

1972 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,372 mi
Last recorded60,372 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEK 2L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 60,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Residue around rear diff.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,347 miles

Oil leak

fluid round diff no leaks detected

fluid round steering rack no leaks detected

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 59,347 miles

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

Oil leak

fluid round diff no leaks detected

fluid round steering rack no leaks detected

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,180 miles

slight lift in front suspension trunions

Fail 12 Apr 2014 58,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight lift in front suspension trunions

Pass 17 May 2012 56,886 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 35,880 miles

nearside wiper smearing windscreen

noise from engine area

Pass 26 Aug 2006 55,002 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty

slight movement front wheel bearings

tyres getting low

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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OEK 2L is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEK 2L, 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 OEK 2L registered?

OEK 2L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is OEK 2L safe to buy?

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