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AGV 831L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,688 mi
Last recorded54,688 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGV 831L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,688 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,675 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 54,675 miles

Fuel pipe leaking on pump (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor not working (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,671 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,647 miles

brake pipes parts slightly corroded & parts in sealer

screen marked slightly by wipers

underbody sealer

Fail 2 Feb 2015 54,647 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake pipes parts slightly corroded & parts in sealer

screen marked slightly by wipers

underbody sealer

Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,622 miles

brake pipes & underbody covered in sealer

wipers marking screen & some tiny chips

Fail 3 Feb 2014 54,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes & underbody covered in sealer

wipers marking screen & some tiny chips

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,604 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

wipers marking screen

Fail 8 Feb 2013 54,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

wipers marking screen

Pass 4 Feb 2012 54,601 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

osr tyre sidewall cracking no cords visable at time of test

wipers marking screen slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2012 54,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

osr tyre sidewall cracking no cords visable at time of test

wipers marking screen slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,580 miles

osr tyre sidewall cracking but no cords visable at time of test

screen marked slightly

slight play in steering column uj joint

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,559 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

idle speed low cutting out.

osr tyre sidewall cracking.

screen marked

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,528 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 54,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insurcure.

no dash lights

osr tyre sidewall cracking

screen marked slightly.

slight play in steering.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 54,509 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 54,508 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 54,489 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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AGV 831L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AGV 831L, 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 AGV 831L registered?

AGV 831L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is AGV 831L safe to buy?

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