CarVerify

Free Car Check

XCD 505K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,276 mi
Last recorded80,276 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCD 505K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 80,276 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 80,117 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 80,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 79,843 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 79,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 79,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both nearside tyres showing signs of age.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,737 miles

all tyres showing signs of age

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,721 miles

All tyres showing signs of age.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,694 miles

All tyres showing signs of age.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,637 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 79,584 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,552 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 79,543 miles

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

extensive corrosion nearside front

Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,445 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 79,357 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 79,169 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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XCD 505K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XCD 505K, 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

How do I check the history of XCD 505K?

You can check the full history of XCD 505K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XCD 505K registered?

XCD 505K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 19 January 1972.

Is XCD 505K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCD 505K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XCD 505K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XCD 505K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.