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503 BBJ

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,063 mi
Last recorded30,063 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration503 BBJ
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 30,063 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,052 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 30,051 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,915 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 29,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,536 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 29,536 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

coolant leak radiator area

Pass 23 Sep 2006 29,528 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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503 BBJ is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 503 BBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 503 BBJ registered?

503 BBJ is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 February 1972.

Is 503 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 503 BBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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