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APV 119L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,665 mi
Last recorded2,665 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPV 119L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 2,665 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 2,665 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 2,665 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking At carburators (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Binding brake

Pass 4 Sep 2018 2,665 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 2,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 2,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 2,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 2,665 miles

Rear Slight play in rear props haft joint.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 2,665 miles

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

Rear Slight play in rear props haft joint.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 2,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Engine oil low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 2,665 miles

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

Engine oil low

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 2,665 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 2,665 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 2,665 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 2,665 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 2,665 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside & offside front bumpstops missing

Fail 9 Sep 2011 2,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside & offside front bumpstops missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 2,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 2,665 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 2,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 2,539 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 2,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 1,159 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 1,159 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006

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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APV 119L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 APV 119L, 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 APV 119L registered?

APV 119L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 November 1972.

Is APV 119L safe to buy?

The MOT history for APV 119L shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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