MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
bulkhead corroded,not in prescribed area
front shockabsorbers have very little damping effect
rear bumper over rider loose
rear leaf spring bushes worn
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
bulkhead corroded,not in prescribed area
front shockabsorbers have very little damping effect
rear bumper over rider loose
rear leaf spring bushes worn
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Centre Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill loose (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front (2.4.A.3)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SCB 52K is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SCB 52K, 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 SCB 52K registered?
SCB 52K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1972.
Is SCB 52K safe to buy?
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