MOT Status
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67,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
handbrake high.
power steering pipes corroded.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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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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