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SHG 334K

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,806 mi
Last recorded36,806 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHG 334K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 36,806 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 23 May 2016 36,354 miles

Front tyre is cracking in the tread

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front outer sill is corroded at the front

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front outer sill is corroded at the front

Offside Front tyre is cracking in the tread

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,078 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2015 36,078 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,867 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

offside rear axle strap broken

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres cracking.

offside rear suspension check strap broken.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,579 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres cracking.

offside rear suspension check strap broken.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres cracking.

offside brake light dull.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front inner sills corroded

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Jun 2011 35,117 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front brakes binding slightly

nearside front and offside front inner sills corroded

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,583 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 34,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,418 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner sills corroded

front inner arches corroded(near sills)

fuel pipe damaged

n/s/f bump stop missing

n/s/r tyre worn

rear seat base insecure

wipers cut

Fail 6 Aug 2007 34,413 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner sills corroded

bottom of n/s/r drum damp

front inner arches corroded (near sills)

fuel pipe damaged

n/s/f bump stop missing

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r brake pipe axle bracket broken

rear seat base insecure

wipers cut

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,309 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 34,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 34,092 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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SHG 334K is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SHG 334K, 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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SHG 334K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 9 May 1972.

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