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BMW 412L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,783 mi
Last recorded31,783 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 412L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,230 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 31,226 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,682 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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BMW 412L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BMW 412L, 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 BMW 412L?

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What year was BMW 412L registered?

BMW 412L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is BMW 412L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 412L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BMW 412L have outstanding finance?

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