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BRU 557L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,488 mi
Last recorded90,488 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 557L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow/low. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,803 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

steering column operation.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel spokes loose

Nearside Rear lower bump stop bracket rusty.(on axle).

Nearside Rear wheel spokes loose

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering column movement.(in+out).

Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,710 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,670 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 89,668 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,372 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Underside heavily coated in underseal

Fail 13 Jul 2015 89,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,955 miles

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

nearside seatbelt slight fluffing/fraying

offside seatbelt slight fluffing/fraying

under car heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside seatbelt slight fluffing/fraying

offside seatbelt slight fluffing/fraying

under car heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2010 88,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 88,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006

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

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

n/s wiper poor

Fail 13 Aug 2005 88,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 88,213 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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BRU 557L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BRU 557L, 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 BRU 557L registered?

BRU 557L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is BRU 557L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 557L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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