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RJT 999K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,120 mi
Last recorded3,120 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJT 999K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 3,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 2,006 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 2,006 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 1,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 1,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (shock absorber bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 47,025 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,827 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 46,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 46,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 46,193 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,999 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,764 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No fog lamp fitted

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,143 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,811 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,811 miles

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 44,375 miles

Oil leak

engine mounting becomming unbonded

engine overheating getting hot

lift/movement in n/s/f suspension triunion

main beam tale/tale inop

n/s/r shocker damp

noise on road test when appling brakes ??

Fail 10 Jun 2009 44,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

engine mounting becomming unbonded

engine overheating getting hot

lift/movement in n/s/f suspension triunion

main beam tale/tale inop

n/s/r shocker damp

noise on road test when appling brakes ??

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,466 miles

Oil leak

engine getting hot on mot (possible over heating fault)toped up coolent one litre 50/50

slight movement lift in n/s/f trunion

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,696 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 41,691 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,136 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 41,121 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RJT 999K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJT 999K, 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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What year was RJT 999K registered?

RJT 999K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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