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ADB 112L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,528 mi
Last recorded61,528 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADB 112L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 61,528 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Dec 2022 61,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2021 61,199 miles

both rear arches corroded

heavily patched repairs

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,635 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

heavily patched repairs

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,037 miles

Heavily patch repaired

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 59,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Heavily patch repaired

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,018 miles

Rear Inner wheel arches

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,281 miles

outer sills corroded

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 29 May 2015 52,513 miles

outer sills corroded

play in steering rack

Fail 27 May 2015

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

outer sills corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2014 50,061 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,118 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

outer sills corroded

slight play in brake pedal

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,003 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in brake pedal

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,346 miles

heavly under sealed

play in near side king pin

play in off side steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2011 41,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavly under sealed

play in near side king pin

play in off side steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,007 miles

under side of vehicle heavly undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,346 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 22,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,068 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 18,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 12,447 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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ADB 112L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ADB 112L, 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 ADB 112L?

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What year was ADB 112L registered?

ADB 112L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is ADB 112L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADB 112L shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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