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BCJ 563L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,542 mi
Last recorded32,542 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCJ 563L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 32,542 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Upper and lower. (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Lower. (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2017 32,068 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 May 2017 32,068 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 31,908 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2015 31,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2014 31,330 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 30,846 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 30,845 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 30,792 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,684 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 30,634 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

right handbrake lever lazy on return

Pass 4 May 2010 30,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2009 29,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,493 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,207 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 29,155 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 28,483 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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BCJ 563L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BCJ 563L, 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 BCJ 563L registered?

BCJ 563L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is BCJ 563L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCJ 563L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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