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BUF 919L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,119 mi
Last recorded7,119 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUF 919L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 7,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 6,742 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

slight underbody corosion

Fail 25 Apr 2013 6,731 miles

Centre Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

minor play to front suspension

nearside front brake hose routeing suspect

rear service brakes uneven

rear suspension check straps broken

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -especially to offside front inner wing brace and offside rear inner wing -marginal distance from prescribed areas

steering lock action suspect

wiring near starter and offside rear suspect

Pass 7 Jun 2012 6,721 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 6,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to offside front inner wing and cone -shaped stiffening box section at marginal distance from brake pedal and master cylin der mounting area

corrosion to offside rear inner wing at marginal distance from rear spring mounting area

nearside front brake flexible hose appears rather close to fouling tyre on full lock ?

signs of standing-some perishing corrosion and welded repairs

windscreen slightly grazed by worn blade

Fail 10 May 2011 6,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to offside front inner wing and cone -shaped stiffening box section at marginal distance from brake pedal and master cylin der mounting area

corrosion to offside rear inner wing at marginal distance from rear spring mounting area

nearside front brake flexible hose appears rather close to fouling tyre on full lock ?

signs of standing-some perishing corrosion and welded repairs

windscreen slightly grazed by worn blade

Pass 27 Apr 2010 5,372 miles

advisorys on previous test 373454510107

Fail 24 Apr 2010 5,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand

Nearside rear axle check strap broken

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Raer tyres perished

Steel brake pipe to offside rear wheel cylinder corroded

Steering column lower UJ worn

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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BUF 919L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BUF 919L, 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 BUF 919L?

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What year was BUF 919L registered?

BUF 919L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 November 1972.

Is BUF 919L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUF 919L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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