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ACU 209L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,206 mi
Last recorded60,206 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 209L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,206 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,809 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 59,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working offside (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake pipes heavily greased

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,784 miles

nearside outrigger corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,774 miles

Offside inner floor/sill hloed in footwell.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 69,774 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside inner sill/floor holed in footwell

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 59,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,762 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,708 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside sill/step holed in corner

Fail 17 Jul 2009 59,708 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside sill/step holed in corner

Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,695 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 59,695 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,209 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 59,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,564 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 58,564 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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ACU 209L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ACU 209L, 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 ACU 209L registered?

ACU 209L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ACU 209L safe to buy?

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