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ERL 460L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,026 mi
Last recorded25,026 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 460L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 25,026 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 25,026 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 24,344 miles

main beam telltale light inoperative

scratches on windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2016 24,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside indicator telltale light inoperative, but can hear click

main beam telltale light inoperative

scratches on windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,131 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 24,114 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,961 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,450 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

marks in o\s of screen

o\s front floor rusted through

o\s rear of inner\outer sill rusty

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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ERL 460L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ERL 460L, 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 ERL 460L registered?

ERL 460L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ERL 460L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 460L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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