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SCB 794K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,211 mi
Last recorded65,211 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCB 794K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 64,857 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear leaf spring bushes slightly warnout

o/s/f tyre outer wall slightly split

Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,348 miles

advisory issued 18/4/06 no;352269306187 by m j cuthbert

Fail 19 Apr 2006 62,348 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads 80% worn

nearside front inner wheel arch at rear corroded outside priscribed area

offside rear suspension hanging strap broken

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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SCB 794K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SCB 794K, 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 SCB 794K registered?

SCB 794K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is SCB 794K safe to buy?

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