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ACF 176L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,367 mi
Last recorded32,367 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACF 176L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,642 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,260 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,633 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,306 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 29,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,962 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,070 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,654 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,044 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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ACF 176L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ACF 176L, 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

How do I check the history of ACF 176L?

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What year was ACF 176L registered?

ACF 176L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is ACF 176L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACF 176L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ACF 176L have outstanding finance?

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