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AUF 973L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,786 mi
Last recorded22,786 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 973L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 22,786 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 22,637 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 21,636 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 21,632 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2008 21,621 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 21,621 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,064 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,260 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 973L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AUF 973L, 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 973L?

You can check the full history of AUF 973L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AUF 973L registered?

AUF 973L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is AUF 973L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUF 973L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AUF 973L have outstanding finance?

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