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XDH 457L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,495 mi
Last recorded79,495 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDH 457L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,495 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,355 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 79,355 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 79,339 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 79,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside outer sillcorroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,233 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,220 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,012 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,978 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 May 2013 78,977 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,041 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,354 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,179 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,994 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 63,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

ADVISE SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,683 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,135 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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XDH 457L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XDH 457L, 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 XDH 457L registered?

XDH 457L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is XDH 457L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDH 457L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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