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200 SOO

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,564 mi
Last recorded85,564 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration200 SOO
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

offside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil and slightly reduced damping effect

slight play in offside front suspension/axle trunion

suspect possible coolant leak lower radiator wet

Fail 4 Sep 2013 83,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

indicator flash rate slow

offside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil and slightly reduced damping effect

screen wash bottle leak

slight play in offside front suspension/axle trunion

slight tight action at rear brakes

suspect possible coolant leak lower radiator wet

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,120 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery security

bonnet catch/allignment

idle speed slightly fast

nearside indicators flash at a slower rate

oscillation,slight imbalance at rear brakes and slight tight action at offside rear

slight play at lower steering column/bulkhead

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,092 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

idle speed slightly fast

n/s reverse lamp inoperative

rear floor/spring mounts corroding slightly

screen wash bottle leak

slight lift/play at o/s front suspension joints/trunions

wiper wheel box play and poor sweep at wipers

Fail 24 Aug 2011 83,092 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

idle speed slightly fast

n/s reverse lamp inoperative

rear floor/spring mounts corroding slightly

screen wash bottle leak

slight lift/play at o/s front suspension joints/trunions

wiper wheel box play and poor sweep at wipers

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,033 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion at o/s front bulkhead/pedal box area ( appears to be double plated behind inner wing )

imbalance at rear brakes and slight oscillation at o/s rear brake noted during rbt

n/s indicator flash at lower flash rate

n/s track rod end boot split

slight play in steering rack

survo feel slight

weak action at o/s front shock absorber

Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hazard lights not fitted

nearside front panel support poor condition/corroding

play/wear at steering rack ends

rear number plate cracked

slight imbalances at front and rear breakes ok when driven on road

track rod end rubber boots in poor condition/splitting

Fail 23 Jun 2009 82,752 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hazard lights not fitted

nearside front panel support poor condition/corroding

play/wear at steering rack ends

rear number plate cracked

track rod end rubber boots in poor condition/splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

general engine and transmission oil leaks

reare brakes slight uneven readings during rbt test

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

Pass 15 Jun 2006 82,534 miles

"imbalance" rear brakes

n/s frack rod end boot split

slight weap n/s rear shock absorber

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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200 SOO is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 200 SOO, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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200 SOO is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 24 March 1972.

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