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BBO 348L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,763 mi
Last recorded51,763 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBO 348L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,693 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,251 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,141 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,015 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,926 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 50,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,631 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 50,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,476 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 50,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 50,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,358 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,096 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 50,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 49,860 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 49,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 49,153 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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BBO 348L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BBO 348L, 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 BBO 348L registered?

BBO 348L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 August 1972.

Is BBO 348L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBO 348L shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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