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XFC 289K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,841 mi
Last recorded18,841 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFC 289K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 18,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 18,755 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 17,352 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,345 miles

boot floor corroded

o/s n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 12,345 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

boot floor corroded

o/s n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 11,210 miles

front discs corroded

o/s n/s boot floor corroded

o/s/r shocker leaking

Fail 12 Nov 2010 11,210 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs corroded

o/s n/s boot floor corroded

o/s/r shocker leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,997 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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XFC 289K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red 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 XFC 289K, 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 XFC 289K registered?

XFC 289K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 10 January 1972.

Is XFC 289K safe to buy?

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