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CLJ 448L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,191 mi
Last recorded89,191 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLJ 448L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,191 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 89,175 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 88,779 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 88,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,438 miles

covers fitted to sills

slight play in rear uj of prop shaft

Fail 12 Jun 2015 88,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted to sills

slight play in rear uj of prop shaft

Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,931 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,337 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,924 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 86,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,641 miles

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

covers fitted to sills

Fail 17 Jun 2011 86,631 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to sills

Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to sills

deterioration rear number plate

slight play o/s inner ball joint track rod

Pass 22 Jun 2009 85,915 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 28 Jun 2008 85,732 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 85,732 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 9 Jun 2007 85,545 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 12 Jun 2006 85,390 miles

covers fitted to both sills

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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CLJ 448L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CLJ 448L, 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 CLJ 448L registered?

CLJ 448L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is CLJ 448L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLJ 448L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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