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ENV 347K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,124 mi
Last recorded93,124 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENV 347K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,124 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 93,123 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 92,332 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 92,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,982 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 91,334 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 91,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 90,594 miles

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

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

nearside front upper shock absorber arm not fully located on splines

Pass 29 May 2012 90,468 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,899 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 89,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,125 miles

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

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

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

longitudinal play in steering column

rear diff / engine / gearbox slight oil leaks

wipers smeary

Pass 15 May 2008 88,694 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 88,694 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 88,089 miles

Offside rear reverse light does not work.

Slight fore/aft movement at steering wheel.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 87,657 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 87,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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ENV 347K 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 64.7%.

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 ENV 347K, 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 ENV 347K registered?

ENV 347K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 May 1972.

Is ENV 347K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENV 347K shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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