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XVJ 786K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,962 mi
Last recorded67,962 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVJ 786K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 67,962 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 67,904 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 67,638 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 66,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 66,032 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 66,012 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,813 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

wiper operation slow and blades slightly smearing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 63,766 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat back & forth stiff.

offside front upper trunion slight movement.

power steering pipes corroding.

wiper blades smearing.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat back & forth stiff.

offside front upper trunion slight movement.

power steering pipes corroding.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat back & forth a little stiff.

handbrake high.

offside front upper trunion slight play.

power steering pipes corroding.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat back & forth a little stiff.

handbrake high.

offside front upper trunion slight play.

power steering pipes corroding.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,286 miles

handbrake high.

power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 61,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,206 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 58,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,790 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,048 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 55,048 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 55,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,035 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 11,902 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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XVJ 786K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XVJ 786K, 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 XVJ 786K registered?

XVJ 786K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 17 April 1972.

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