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ALJ 840K

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

17,837 mi
Last recorded17,837 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALJ 840K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 17,837 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to reservoir (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seal corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,212 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 17,207 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat screwed in with self tappers not bolted in

Offside Front Seat screwed in with self tappers not bolted in

Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,884 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 16,720 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in offside front lower trunnion

Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight lift in offside front lower trunnion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 16,710 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brakes grabbing slightly

corrosion to underside

both front seats only held in with sheet screws

Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,497 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear side marker light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2012 16,384 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front suspension trunions damp

coolent radiator corroded

general underside corrosion

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear axle retaining strap incomplete

slight play to offside front suspension trunion joint

Fail 21 Aug 2012 16,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front suspension trunions damp

coolent radiator corroded

general underside corrosion

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear axle retaining strap incomplete

slight play to offside front suspension trunion joint

Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,135 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

slight corrosion to both outer and inner sills both front wheel arches, both front and rear wings and floorpan

Fail 4 Aug 2011 16,126 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

slight corrosion to both outer and inner sills both front wheel arches, both front and rear wings and floorpan

Pass 5 May 2010 16,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to underside

nearside and offside inner and outer sill corroding

silght binding to both nearside brakes

Pass 23 May 2008 16,005 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear sidemarker inoperative

offside rear suspension checkstrap in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 May 2008 16,005 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear sidemarker inoperative

offside rear suspension checkstrap in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,828 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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ALJ 840K is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ALJ 840K, 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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ALJ 840K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 5 May 1972.

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