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AWU 515K

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,461 mi
Last recorded75,461 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 515K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 75,460 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake seized on (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 75,228 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf and osf lower whishbone bushes perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,228 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,228 miles

front susp/bushes starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,202 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 75,202 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,128 miles

light corosion on exhaust and underside

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,104 miles

bind on n/s/r brake

some corosion on exhaust

throttle sticking slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,093 miles

front brake readings seem low

slight oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,006 miles

some light corosion on exhaust

travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,944 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust clamp rusty

travel on handbrake

Pass 28 May 2010 74,735 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 74,547 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play offside track rod end

vehicle heavely undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,961 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 73,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 73,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 73,441 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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AWU 515K is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AWU 515K, 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.

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What year was AWU 515K registered?

AWU 515K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 April 1972.

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