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BOW 995K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,261 mi
Last recorded100,261 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOW 995K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 100,261 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,464 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 99,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 38,921 miles

parking brake service recommended

Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,796 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 98,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure bolt not long enough (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis plate insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure clip has no retaining bolt (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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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BOW 995K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BOW 995K, 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 BOW 995K registered?

BOW 995K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1972.

Is BOW 995K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOW 995K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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