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FAY 222L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,770 mi
Last recorded74,770 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAY 222L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,770 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 74,770 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 74,177 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking on fuel pump (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 30 Jun 2014 71,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,175 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,745 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 68,413 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 May 2010 68,413 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,414 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 66,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 64,929 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 63,641 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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FAY 222L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FAY 222L, 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 FAY 222L registered?

FAY 222L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is FAY 222L safe to buy?

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