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XWH 626L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,148 mi
Last recorded43,148 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWH 626L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 43,148 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,500 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,486 miles

both front ball joints play

slight corrosion to upper part of wheel arches inner

Fail 31 Mar 2017 40,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front ball joints play

slight corrosion to upper part of wheel arches inner

Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,464 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 38,509 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 38,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,175 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,002 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,322 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 33,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 30,192 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 626L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XWH 626L, 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 626L?

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What year was XWH 626L registered?

XWH 626L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is XWH 626L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWH 626L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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