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SST 131K

1972 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,471 mi
Last recorded5,471 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSST 131K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 5,471 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 4,544 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 480 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 3 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all offside and nearside front suspension bushes slightly perished

vehicle heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 70,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all offside and nearside front suspension bushes slightly perished

vehicle heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,167 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

vehicle has been repaired/welded several times before

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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SST 131K is a 1972 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SST 131K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SST 131K registered?

SST 131K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 5 April 1972.

Is SST 131K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SST 131K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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