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BPA 123K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,100 mi
Last recorded4,100 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 123K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 4,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 3,799 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Left (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 3,386 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 1,951 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,479 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 99,887 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 98,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,129 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 94,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 94,988 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,091 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 90,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 88,774 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 88,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.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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BPA 123K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BPA 123K, 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 123K?

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What year was BPA 123K registered?

BPA 123K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 January 1972.

Is BPA 123K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPA 123K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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