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BAJ 663L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

47,373 mi
Last recorded47,373 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAJ 663L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,373 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 47,373 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 43,371 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension check straps deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2021 43,371 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear suspension check straps deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,959 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres splitting between treads advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 39,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres splitting between treads advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 35,205 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 35,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,043 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight oil leak from diff

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 Feb 2016 32,043 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

slight oil leak from diff

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,364 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,911 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 10,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BAJ 663L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BAJ 663L, 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 BAJ 663L registered?

BAJ 663L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is BAJ 663L safe to buy?

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