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URB 820K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,530 mi
Last recorded8,530 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURB 820K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 8,530 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 8,526 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 8,517 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 8,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 7,651 miles

Batteries not fully secure

Fuel pipes not clipped all way along chassis

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 7,646 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Batteries not fully secure

Fuel pipes not clipped all way along chassis

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 7,617 miles

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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URB 820K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URB 820K, 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 URB 820K registered?

URB 820K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 5 May 1972.

Is URB 820K safe to buy?

The MOT history for URB 820K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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