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BPA 106K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1801cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,698 mi
Last recorded74,698 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 106K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,801cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 74,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,585 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 73,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,065 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 72,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 68,661 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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BPA 106K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,801cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BPA 106K, 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 BPA 106K?

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What year was BPA 106K registered?

BPA 106K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is BPA 106K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPA 106K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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