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BOF 386K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,822 mi
Last recorded24,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOF 386K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 24,822 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 24,822 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 24,811 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency reduced

Pass 3 Oct 2018 23,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake has slightly reduced efficiency

Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,208 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake only just met minimum requirement

Fail 13 Oct 2017 23,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake only just met minimum requirement

Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,490 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 22,474 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,717 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,250 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 19,247 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 18,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,682 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,193 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,754 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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BOF 386K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BOF 386K, 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 BOF 386K registered?

BOF 386K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 January 1972.

Is BOF 386K safe to buy?

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