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XPT 717L

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,105 mi
Last recorded64,105 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPT 717L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,105 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 64,105 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,081 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,029 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,864 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 63,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2007 63,511 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 63,511 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 62,898 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 62,877 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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XPT 717L is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPT 717L, 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 XPT 717L registered?

XPT 717L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is XPT 717L safe to buy?

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