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ANU 241L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,641 mi
Last recorded20,641 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANU 241L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 20,641 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 20,566 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 20,476 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 20,256 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 19,866 miles

Offside headlamp backshell corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 18,811 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 18,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 18,255 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 17,893 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 17,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 16,490 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 16,483 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting split (7.1.1)

Centre Body has slight corrosion nearside by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion offside by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 15,876 miles

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 15,275 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 14,903 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 14,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 14,361 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 14,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 14,018 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,991 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 13,991 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,962 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 13,962 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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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ANU 241L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ANU 241L, 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 ANU 241L registered?

ANU 241L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is ANU 241L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANU 241L shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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