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SFX 430K

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,979 mi
Last recorded24,979 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFX 430K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 24,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 24,978 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 24,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 24,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 24,098 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 24,098 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FUEL LEAK FROM CARB (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

floor and sills have welding repairs, oil leak and condition of fuel pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,275 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

small areas of corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2010 23,275 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

small areas of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,499 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyre sidewalls badly perished

Fail 28 Apr 2008 22,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyre sidewalls badly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,850 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all 4 tyres slightly perished

general underbody corrosion

small hole in drivers floor pan

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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SFX 430K is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SFX 430K, 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 SFX 430K registered?

SFX 430K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is SFX 430K safe to buy?

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