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BDW 553L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,946 mi
Last recorded48,946 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDW 553L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,946 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 48,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 48,894 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,894 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 48,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,875 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,583 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 48,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,470 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 47,404 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 47,404 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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BDW 553L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BDW 553L, 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 BDW 553L registered?

BDW 553L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is BDW 553L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDW 553L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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