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XPT 787L

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,965 mi
Last recorded6,965 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPT 787L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 6,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 6,685 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,697 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 6,454 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 6,002 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 5,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 5,784 miles

near side mirror missing/rear brake pipes corroding/off side front kingpin slight lift play

Fail 19 Jul 2010 5,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side mirror missing/rear brake pipes corroding/off side front kingpin slight lift play

Pass 23 Jul 2009 5,178 miles

rear brake pipes corroding/both sides rear shockers oil damp/vehicle heavelly under sealed/off side king pin slight lift play/both sides rack arms slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2009 5,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake pipes corroding/both sides rear shockers oil damp/vehicle heavelly under sealed/off side king pin slight lift play/both sides rack arms slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2008 4,008 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 3,453 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 2,472 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 2,472 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 1,969 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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XPT 787L is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XPT 787L, 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 XPT 787L?

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What year was XPT 787L registered?

XPT 787L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 2 November 1972.

Is XPT 787L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPT 787L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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