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XWH 363L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,034 mi
Last recorded2,034 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWH 363L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 2,034 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear leaf springs rear mounting areas starting to corrode

nearside front and offside rear bump stops missing

nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

offside main frame member starting to corrode at rear bump stop mounting area

slight play/lift in offside and nearside front top and lower trunnion assemblies

Fail 22 Feb 2011 2,014 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside and offside inner sill box sections(inside car) starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear leaf springs rear mounting areas starting to corrode

nearside front bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

slight play/lift in offside and nearside front top and lwer trunnion assemblies

Pass 9 Dec 2008 1,642 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 1,259 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 1,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 953 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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XWH 363L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWH 363L, 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

How do I check the history of XWH 363L?

You can check the full history of XWH 363L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XWH 363L registered?

XWH 363L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is XWH 363L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWH 363L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XWH 363L have outstanding finance?

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