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ALJ 926K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,559 mi
Last recorded77,559 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALJ 926K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,559 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 77,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 77,543 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 77,509 miles

all rubber suspension bushes starting to perish

exhaust system corroded

gearbox mountings cracked/ perished

incorrect washer fitted to nearside front inner wish bone bush

leak on offside front shock absorber

nearside front rebound/ bump rubbers missing

play in offside front king pin assembly

surface corrosion on front brake discs

welding on chassis repairs looks of poor quality ( unable to see properly, covered in underseal)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 77,503 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all front and rear suspension surfaces slight surface corrosion due to vehicle being stored

engine mounting rubbers slight perishing/cracking

exhaust system slight moderate surface corrsion /rear box slight leak

front number plate and lower valance panel slightly damage

front suspension lower wishbone rubber bushs slightly perished /cracked

near side and offside rear bump/rebound plates corroded partially missing

near side front bump /rebound rubbers missing

offside and near side front wheel bearings slight free movement

outer /inner faces of front brake discs slight surface corrosion

rear gear box mountings perished/cracked

rear spring mounting rubbers/bushs slightly perished/cracked no excess free movement

slight cracking to rear flexible brake hose (cords not exposed)

vehicle has wiring problem with ignition system (fuse block ?)

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 926K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ALJ 926K, 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 ALJ 926K registered?

ALJ 926K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1972.

Is ALJ 926K safe to buy?

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