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SWX 576L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,463 mi
Last recorded31,463 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWX 576L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,463 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,608 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust center pipe join leaking slightly advise attention

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint advise attention (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front floor-to-inner sill corroded and getting weak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in offside front wheel hub/bearing

Fail 22 Jun 2017 28,594 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to incorrectly fitted pad' scraping' disc (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired fitted incorrect way round metal-to-metal ! (3.5.1n)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust center pipe join leaking slightly advise attention

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint advise attention (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front floor-to-inner sill corroded and getting weak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in offside front wheel hub/bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,500 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 27,486 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

osf floor corroded

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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SWX 576L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SWX 576L, 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 SWX 576L registered?

SWX 576L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is SWX 576L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWX 576L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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