MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
handbrake travel is high
oil leaks
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
handbrake high
n/s/f tyre has slight deform on sidewall
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
handbrake high
n/s/f tyre has slight deform on sidewall
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XRB 708L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc 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 XRB 708L, 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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How do I check the history of XRB 708L?
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What year was XRB 708L registered?
XRB 708L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 6 September 1972.
Is XRB 708L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XRB 708L shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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