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BON 246K

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,788 mi
Last recorded15,788 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBON 246K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 15,788 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 15,146 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 15,020 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 14,718 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box starting to deteriate

front flexible hoses fouling slightly on chassis when wheels go lock to lock

nearside steering rack gaiter deteriating

Pass 2 Feb 2009 13,953 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,489 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyre treads getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2007 12,851 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 12,834 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 12,329 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 12,329 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 12,308 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rust in nearside of rear bumper

slight lift in both front kingpins

Fail 10 Jan 2006 12,308 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BON 246K is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BON 246K, 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 BON 246K registered?

BON 246K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is BON 246K safe to buy?

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