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FAA 435K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,051 mi
Last recorded19,051 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAA 435K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 19,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 17,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 16,906 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 16,903 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,742 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 16,048 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 15,717 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 15,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,449 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 15,449 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 14,028 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,473 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,631 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 12,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

offside rear indicator dim

Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,598 miles

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

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

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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FAA 435K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FAA 435K, 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 FAA 435K registered?

FAA 435K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 13 March 1972.

Is FAA 435K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAA 435K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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