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FAO 549K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,125 mi
Last recorded61,125 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAO 549K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 60,510 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 60,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 60,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,688 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all panels spot welded as per factory

coolant leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 58,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all panels spot welded as per factory

coolant leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,831 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,830 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,827 miles

slight play in nearside front suspension joints

slight play in offside steering rack/arm

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,735 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 66,734 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,897 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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FAO 549K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAO 549K, 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 FAO 549K registered?

FAO 549K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 2 May 1972.

Is FAO 549K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAO 549K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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