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XRB 708L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,732 mi
Last recorded73,732 miles
Recorded on7 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRB 708L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2017 73,732 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,761 miles

handbrake travel is high

oil leaks

Fail 4 Jul 2015 73,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre has slight deform on sidewall

Fail 1 Jul 2015 73,754 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,368 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 72,357 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2014 72,342 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 68,894 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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