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SPX 526K

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,340 mi
Last recorded48,340 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPX 526K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 48,340 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 47,825 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 46,950 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 44,965 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 44,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,553 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 31,086 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Missing nut at alternator lower bracket

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,896 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,359 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,004 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 30,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,655 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 29,645 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight knock from front suspension (nothing seen).

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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SPX 526K is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SPX 526K, 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 SPX 526K registered?

SPX 526K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 January 1972.

Is SPX 526K safe to buy?

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