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FAX 920L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,741 mi
Last recorded37,741 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 920L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,669 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,451 miles

Slight wear in N/S/R shock absorber connecting arm.

Wear in O/S/F Kingpin.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 37,426 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe leaking Rear section area as marked. (7.2.3)

Slight wear in N/S/R shock absorber connecting arm.

Wear in O/S/F Kingpin.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,217 miles

Play o/s front trunion

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,910 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,644 miles

o/s/f brake disc shield corroded

o/s/f brake pads show signs of past overheating

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,345 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,342 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,080 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,047 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 19 Sep 2008 36,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,902 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front to rear tyre sizes are different

Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,695 miles

off side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Aug 2005 35,614 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front to rear tyre sizes are different but ok across axle

slight play in offside front lower king pin bush

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 920L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FAX 920L, 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 FAX 920L registered?

FAX 920L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is FAX 920L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAX 920L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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