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BFS 77L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

628 mi
Last recorded628 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFS 77L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2017 628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 611 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 478 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 99,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 99,058 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 98,058 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 96,527 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 95,526 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,093 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 92,419 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 90,419 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 88,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 87,508 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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BFS 77L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 BFS 77L, 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

How do I check the history of BFS 77L?

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What year was BFS 77L registered?

BFS 77L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 20 September 1972.

Is BFS 77L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFS 77L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BFS 77L have outstanding finance?

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