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FAX 241K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

587 mi
Last recorded587 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 241K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 587 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 587 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front steering lock inoperative

Pass 3 Aug 2016 105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened Lower trunion mounting hole is worn and e-longaited (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,301 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 44,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,186 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,067 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,126 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 43,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,907 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,494 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 41,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 34,941 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,743 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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FAX 241K is a 1972 MG B in Blue 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 FAX 241K, 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.

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What year was FAX 241K registered?

FAX 241K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is FAX 241K safe to buy?

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