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BKW 72L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,611 mi
Last recorded46,611 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKW 72L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 46,611 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 46,558 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,844 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,525 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,990 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,799 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,136 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,148 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,479 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 33,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 33,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 32,096 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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BKW 72L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 BKW 72L, 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 53 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 BKW 72L?

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What year was BKW 72L registered?

BKW 72L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is BKW 72L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKW 72L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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