MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,837 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
nearside rear sidemarker inoperative
offside rear suspension checkstrap in poor condition
slight play in steering rack
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
How Reliable is the MG B?
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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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