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SFL 243K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,795 mi
Last recorded55,795 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 243K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,795 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 55,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SFL 243K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 SFL 243K, 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 SFL 243K registered?

SFL 243K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 24 February 1972.

Is SFL 243K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFL 243K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFL 243K have outstanding finance?

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