MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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.
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).
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Underside heavily coated in underseal
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Underside heavily coated in underseal
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
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
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)
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)
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
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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