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12 FO

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,676 mi
Last recorded95,676 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 FO
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 95,676 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,083 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,864 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 94,432 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 94,422 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 92,764 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,556 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 92,083 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 92,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 91,562 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 90,950 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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12 FO is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 FO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 12 FO registered?

12 FO is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 22 November 1974.

Is 12 FO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 FO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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