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XEU 226K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,676 mi
Last recorded3,676 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 226K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 3,676 miles

Coolant leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

smell of fuel o/s rear no leaks apparent advise closer inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2011 3,535 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 3,174 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 3,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 2,340 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 1,435 miles

slight corrosion on nearside inner wing

slight play in nearside king pin

Fail 22 Jul 2008 1,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

2 engine mounting bolts missing

Offside rear shocker damp

Various brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2007 77 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 76 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55 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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XEU 226K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XEU 226K, 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 XEU 226K registered?

XEU 226K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is XEU 226K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEU 226K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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