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CHL 469K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,941 mi
Last recorded20,941 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHL 469K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 20,941 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 20,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,763 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,714 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,526 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 20,117 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,666 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 19,666 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,401 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 19,401 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,006 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 19,006 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 18,438 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,438 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,936 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both T.R.E. gaiters split

n/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2005 15,755 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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CHL 469K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CHL 469K, 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 CHL 469K registered?

CHL 469K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is CHL 469K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHL 469K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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