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BDG 454K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,392 mi
Last recorded11,392 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDG 454K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 11,392 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 10,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine has a leak of oil

Pass 29 Oct 2021 9,544 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 8,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 8,191 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 7,778 miles

nearside rear foot brake effort lower than offside rear

nearside rear handbrake effort lower than offside rear

Pass 14 Jul 2014 6,737 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 6,252 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,070 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 5,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 5,501 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 15 Jul 2009 4,780 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 3,361 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 2,088 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 503 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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BDG 454K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BDG 454K, 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 BDG 454K registered?

BDG 454K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 March 1972.

Is BDG 454K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDG 454K shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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