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RNP 251L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,135 mi
Last recorded95,135 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 251L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,771 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,324 miles

slight lift in offside front kingpin

Pass 4 May 2011 90,062 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 28 Apr 2011 90,048 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

condition of front brake discs

knock in steering rack

nearside rear hub oilseal leaking

vehicle parked and stood some time

Fail 19 Nov 2008 87,643 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

condition of front brake discs

knock in steering rack

nearside rear hub oilseal leaking

vehicle parked and stood some time

Fail 28 Aug 2008 87,641 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking oil

Pass 25 Aug 2007 83,866 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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RNP 251L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RNP 251L, 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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RNP 251L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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