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XTA 299K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,641 mi
Last recorded59,641 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTA 299K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 59,641 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 59,633 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side binding on (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 59,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,046 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 59,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 58,782 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,859 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,902 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,669 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 51,250 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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XTA 299K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XTA 299K, 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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What year was XTA 299K registered?

XTA 299K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 10 January 1972.

Is XTA 299K safe to buy?

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