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XFM 334L

1972 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

85,682 mi
Last recorded85,682 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFM 334L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2013 85,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy underseal to areas of underside with surface corrosion starting to be evident

nearside front typre outer sidewall perishing

nearside front upper and lower trunnions slight play

slight play in offside front lower trunnion

slight play in steering coloumn bush

Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front trunnions ( upper and lower ) have a degree of play

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

underside covered in underseal protective materials

Fail 3 Dec 2012 85,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front trunnions ( upper and lower ) have a degree of play

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

underside covered in underseal protective materials

Fail 31 Aug 2011 84,822 miles

Coil HT lead rubbing on steering coloumn shaft

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

carb breather hose perishing

nearside front tyre starting to perishing on sidewall and in treads

nearside rear tyre ( swapped with spare) worn to legal limit

rear spring front mounting perscribed areas undersealed.

slight play in both front lower trunnion joints

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,822 miles

Coil HT lead rubbing on steering coloumn shaft

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

carb breather hose perishing

nearside front tyre starting to perishing on sidewall and in treads

nearside rear tyre ( swapped with spare) worn to legal limit

rear spring front mounting perscribed areas undersealed.

slight play in both front lower trunnion joints

Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,072 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 83,034 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

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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XFM 334L is a 1972 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 XFM 334L, 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 XFM 334L registered?

XFM 334L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is XFM 334L safe to buy?

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