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AED 793K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

7,395 mi
Last recorded7,395 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAED 793K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 7,395 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 7,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 6,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 6,690 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 6,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 6,076 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front inner & offside inner arches corroded

nearside & offside have been filled

Pass 3 Jun 2015 5,805 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 5,010 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2013 4,882 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 4,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 4,702 miles

Slight corrosion showing underneith vehicle and along the outer sills

Vehicle has been undersealed, limited inspection to brake pipes and other components

Pass 11 May 2011 4,554 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play o/s/f king pin / bush

Pass 12 May 2010 3,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside floor holed and inner sill corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 3,889 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside floor holed and inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 2,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under side of vehicle heavly wax oiled

Pass 20 Apr 2007 2,485 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S/R FLOOR PAN †ADVANCE CORROSION TO O/S/R INNER WING

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 2,485 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S/R FLOOR PAN †ADVANCE CORROSION TO O/S/R INNER WING

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 912 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 912 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CORROSION TO O/S/R INNER WING †WEAR IN O/S OF RACK

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AED 793K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AED 793K, 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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AED 793K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 26 April 1972.

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