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CHE 895K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,370 mi
Last recorded92,370 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHE 895K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 92,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 92,327 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 92,327 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 92,298 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Some play in n/s front lower swivel joint.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,277 miles

Brakes binding slightly.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Front screen is cracked.

Some play in front suspension joints.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,277 miles

All position lamps not working intermittently - switch faulty (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes binding slightly.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Front screen is cracked.

Some play in front suspension joints.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,268 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Oil & grease on underside.

Slight play in lower steering column universal joint.

Some play in king pins.

Some play in steering wheel spoke.

Springs are showing signs of wear.

Various suspension bushes & gaiters are deteriorating.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 92,260 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Corrosion in various places.

Oil & grease on underside.

Slight play in lower steering column universal joint.

Some play in king pins.

Some play in steering wheel spoke.

Springs are showing signs of wear.

Various suspension bushes & gaiters are deteriorating.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,252 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Exhaust system is in poor condition & has numerous small leaks.

Front screen is cracked.

Some play in n/s front lower king pin bush.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 92,251 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion in various places.

Exhaust system is in poor condition & has numerous small leaks.

Front screen is cracked.

Some play in n/s front lower king pin bush.

Suspect water pump is leaking.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,017 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 92,017 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

advise rear exhaust mount loose

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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CHE 895K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CHE 895K, 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 CHE 895K registered?

CHE 895K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 3 March 1972.

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