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WX 5151

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,505 mi
Last recorded56,505 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX 5151
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 56,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange? (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,081 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,378 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,502 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,359 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 50,331 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,251 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 49,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,954 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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WX 5151 is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX 5151, 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 WX 5151 registered?

WX 5151 is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is WX 5151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX 5151 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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