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SOO 521K

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,325 mi
Last recorded15,325 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOO 521K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 15,325 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 13,171 miles

Body has slight corrosion both seals (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 13,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Body has slight corrosion both seals (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 113,114 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight distortion to rear leaf springs

Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,793 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear leaf spring retaining clamps corroded

slight distortion to rear leaf springs

Fail 5 Mar 2014 11,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear leaf spring retaining clamps corroded

slight distortion to rear leaf springs

Pass 5 Mar 2013 9,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 7,387 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 6,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,814 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 105,465 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 4,357 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 3,004 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 2,518 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 2,439 miles

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

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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SOO 521K 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 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 SOO 521K, 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 SOO 521K registered?

SOO 521K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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