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XHR 959K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,879 mi
Last recorded85,879 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHR 959K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,879 miles

Metal brake piping untidy in appearance.

Welding generally untidy in appearance but structural integrity would appear to be intact.

Wiring in general untidy.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 85,879 miles

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

Metal brake piping untidy in appearance.

Welding generally untidy in appearance but structural integrity would appear to be intact.

Wiring in general untidy.

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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XHR 959K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XHR 959K, 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 XHR 959K?

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What year was XHR 959K registered?

XHR 959K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 3 March 1972.

Is XHR 959K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHR 959K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XHR 959K have outstanding finance?

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