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FFL 530L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,883 mi
Last recorded73,883 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFL 530L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 73,883 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (nearside & offside) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 72,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 70,534 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Slight play in kingpin.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,666 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 65,909 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 65,164 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,093 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,658 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,789 miles

both outer sills show signs of repairs

front springs and suspension arms rusty

rear springs and hangers rusty

underneath of vechicle coated in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,907 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,511 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 60,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long travel in footbrake

Fail 10 Sep 2008 60,385 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long travel in footbrake

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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FFL 530L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FFL 530L, 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 FFL 530L registered?

FFL 530L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is FFL 530L safe to buy?

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