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AUX 973L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,199 mi
Last recorded10,199 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUX 973L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 10,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 10,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 9,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,596 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 9,441 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 9,275 miles

permissible wear in steering and suspension joints

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,188 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 9,188 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 906 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,001 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 8,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 8,375 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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AUX 973L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AUX 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

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What year was AUX 973L registered?

AUX 973L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is AUX 973L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUX 973L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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