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FGG 845L

1972 MG B Roadster

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,185 mi
Last recorded48,185 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B Roadster22,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGG 845L
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 48,185 miles

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 14 May 2025 48,182 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 48,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle under side corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,979 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle underbody rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,966 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,942 miles

fuel cap seal perished

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,924 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusty and shailing

Front bump stops missing

Light smoke during engine mid to high revs

Underneath of the vehicle has started to blister with rust

Fail 1 Nov 2013 47,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear suspension components rusty and shailing

Front bump stops missing

Light smoke during engine mid to high revs

Underneath of the vehicle has started to blister with rust

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,904 miles

back of sills/chassie legs rusty shailing

both front bump stops missing

both rear tyres 7yrs old

boyh front tyres 11yrs old

inbalance rear brakes

slight blue smoke when reved

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,891 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,874 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,861 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,814 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,799 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 47,757 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 47,743 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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FGG 845L is a 1972 MG B Roadster in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1972 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 22,097 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGG 845L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGG 845L registered?

FGG 845L is a 1972 MG B Roadster, first registered on 10 October 1972.

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