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SBG 122K

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,881 mi
Last recorded54,881 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBG 122K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,881 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 52,825 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 50,335 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 47,708 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 45,635 miles

n/s/f low trunion has some play

o/s/f lower trunion has some play

Fail 3 May 2022 45,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system flexi brake hose (1.1.12 (c) (i))

n/s/f low trunion has some play

o/s/f lower trunion has some play

Pass 7 May 2021 43,116 miles

some rear brake imbalance (Advise attention

Pass 11 May 2020 41,334 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter perishing and cracking

Pass 2 May 2019 39,310 miles

n/s/f lower trunion has slight play

o/s/f top trunion has slight play

Fail 2 May 2019 39,310 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f lower trunion has slight play

o/s/f top trunion has slight play

Pass 3 May 2018 36,165 miles

both front wheel bearings have some play

cooling fan lose

Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,023 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (Advise attention

Pass 11 May 2016 30,951 miles

lower steering coloum bracket lose (Advise attention)

n/s/f anti roll bar link has some play

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (Advise attention)

n/s/f upper trunion/swivel has some play (Advise attention)

o/s/f steering rack end socket/drum stick has some play

o/s/f top and bottom trunions/swivels have some play (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (Advise attention)

Fail 5 May 2016 30,947 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted brake master cylinder mounting box (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower trunion/swivel marked in yellow (2.5.B.1a)

lower steering coloum bracket lose (Advise attention)

n/s/f anti roll bar link has some play

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (Advise attention)

n/s/f upper trunion/swivel has some play (Advise attention)

o/s/f steering rack end socket/drum stick has some play

o/s/f top and bottom trunions/swivels have some play (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (Advise attention)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,694 miles

n/s/f top and bottom trunions have some play (Advise attention)

o/s/f top and bottom trunions have some play (Advise attention)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,596 miles

both steering rack gaiters perishing

front passanger seat removed and roll bars fitted

n/s/f top and bottom trunions have some play

o/s/f top and bottom trunions have some play

Pass 1 May 2013 19,360 miles

interior stripped out and roll frame fitted

n/s/f loer king pin has some play

o/s/f top and bottom king pin has some play

Pass 8 May 2012 16,931 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 16,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,480 miles

both front anti roll bar "D"bushes have some play

both front top trunions have some play

Fail 7 Mar 2011 14,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front anti roll bar "D"bushes have some play

both front top trunions have some play

fair amount of hand brake travel

Pass 12 Mar 2010 8,886 miles

Hand brake poor both efforts low @ 26% (Min 25%), advise attention.

O/s dip headlamp high.

O/s/f flexible brake hose rubbing on sub frame (partial & full lock).

Play in both front king pins.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 8,866 miles

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

O/s dip headlamp high.

O/s/f flexible brake hose rubbing on sub frame (partial & full lock).

Play in both front king pins.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 2,973 miles

exhaust systerm corroding

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 23%

front suspension getting low

o/s headlamp aim on max height

some plal in both lower trunions

some play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,442 miles

Nut missing from o/s bump stop.

O/s/r shock absorber leaking fluid.

Oil leak from engine.

Steering rack worn.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 11,442 miles

Nut missing from o/s bump stop.

O/s/r shock absorber leaking fluid.

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Oil leak from engine.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack worn.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 10,902 miles

both headlamps on max hieght setting

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding

o/s/f top and bottom trunions have some play

Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,569 miles

Both front king pins have slight up/down play and lower trunions look dry.

Fair amount of surface corrosion to rear steel fuel pipe ( tank to pump ).

Front anti roll bar D bush brackets poorly secured.

N/S/F brake caliper lock tabs not poperly set in the lock position.

N/S/R brake noisy when applied on brake tester.

O/S & N/S front lower inner wishbone bushes poor.

O/S/F flexible brake hose touches front subframe on full right hand lock.

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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SBG 122K is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SBG 122K, 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 SBG 122K registered?

SBG 122K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 13 June 1972.

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