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FGB 400L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,070 mi
Last recorded35,070 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGB 400L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle floor slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,063 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,023 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 35,023 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,917 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 34,917 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,565 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 34,562 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 33,205 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 33,205 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 32,712 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,987 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 31,498 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 30,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,346 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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FGB 400L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,500cc 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 FGB 400L, 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 FGB 400L registered?

FGB 400L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is FGB 400L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGB 400L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FGB 400L have outstanding finance?

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