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BLJ 887K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,776 mi
Last recorded36,776 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 887K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 36,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,447 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 36,447 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at front (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 35,872 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 34,513 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 33,872 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,428 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,539 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 31,539 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,928 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,008 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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BLJ 887K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BLJ 887K, 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 BLJ 887K registered?

BLJ 887K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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The MOT history for BLJ 887K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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