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SEY 120L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,425 mi
Last recorded37,425 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEY 120L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,425 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 37,395 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 37,380 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch area corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,186 miles

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

Offside steering rack is worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion front of the o/s floor rear of wheel arch

Pass 26 Sep 2014 36,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

under side rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,678 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,458 miles

Corrosion starting front of o/s chassis rail

Lift in steering colume

Play in n/s upper suspension joint

Play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,390 miles

Slight lift and play at steering wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,956 miles

Play in n/s/f king pin.

n/s/f brake is binding on.

n/s/f coil spring is rusty.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 26,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in n/s/f king pin.

n/s/f brake is binding on.

n/s/f coil spring is rusty.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 23,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

free play at steering wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,423 miles

free play at steering wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,937 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 20,979 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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SEY 120L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SEY 120L, 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 SEY 120L registered?

SEY 120L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 4 December 1972.

Is SEY 120L safe to buy?

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