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AUF 655L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

865 mi
Last recorded865 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 655L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 865 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 675 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 317 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 166 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 160 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 2 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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AUF 655L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AUF 655L, 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 AUF 655L?

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What year was AUF 655L registered?

AUF 655L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is AUF 655L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUF 655L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AUF 655L have outstanding finance?

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