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ASR 463L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,630 mi
Last recorded46,630 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASR 463L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,630 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 46,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,530 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,293 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 46,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,248 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 46,236 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake binding very slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,160 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 46,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,116 miles

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

slight oil misting os/rear shock

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,093 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,010 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,655 miles

fluid leak on n/s/r back plate, rear wheel bearings slight play, rear bumper loose, indicators slow.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 45,550 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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ASR 463L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ASR 463L, 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

How do I check the history of ASR 463L?

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What year was ASR 463L registered?

ASR 463L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is ASR 463L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASR 463L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ASR 463L have outstanding finance?

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