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SHK 292K

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,538 mi
Last recorded3,538 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHK 292K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 3,538 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 3,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 2,765 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 1,063 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 389 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 21,510 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 21,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,371 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 20,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,777 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 19,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,889 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 18,888 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SHK 292K is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SHK 292K, 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 SHK 292K registered?

SHK 292K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 6 March 1972.

Is SHK 292K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHK 292K shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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