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XJV 500K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,423 mi
Last recorded42,423 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJV 500K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 42,423 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 22 May 2013 42,423 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 30 May 2012 41,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion in n/s rear body sill.

Pass 25 May 2011 40,116 miles

slight wear in o/s and n/s front king pins and bushes.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,198 miles

slight wear in king pins and bushes on o/s and n/s front suspension.

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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XJV 500K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJV 500K, 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 XJV 500K registered?

XJV 500K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is XJV 500K safe to buy?

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