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FAR 986K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

1,818 mi
Last recorded1,818 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAR 986K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 1,818 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,822 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Minor ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,278 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 98,278 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,508 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,331 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 95,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,980 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower king pin

Pass 1 May 2012 93,375 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s floor to sill corroding

o/s/f inner wing corroding

slight lift in o/s/f & n/s/f k/pins

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,848 miles

both floors to sill corroded

both outer sills corroded

judder from both front brakes

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in offside front king pin

rear ouarter panels in area of rear spring mountings corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2010 91,848 miles

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both floors to sill corroded

both outer sills corroded

judder from both front brakes

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in offside front king pin

Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,259 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded and in poor condition but covered with underseal

lift in offside upper and and lower king pins

Pass 19 Jun 2007 91,047 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 91,047 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 90,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s castle section starting to corrode at front area

slight lift in o/s kingpin

slight wear insteering coloum u/j

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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FAR 986K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FAR 986K, 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 FAR 986K registered?

FAR 986K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 June 1972.

Is FAR 986K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAR 986K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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