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FHW 939K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,765 mi
Last recorded89,765 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHW 939K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2019 89,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front floor corroded and holed

slight play in rack and pinion

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,645 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack and pinion

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,733 miles

slight play in rack and pinion

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,719 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2016 81,719 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front floor corroded and holed

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2015 79,892 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,356 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 79,356 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,824 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 74,663 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 74,663 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,267 miles

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,246 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,374 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

co high

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear floor near spring shackle corroding behind underseal

road springs have sagged

servo hose getting soft at manifold end

Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,818 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 65,818 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FHW 939K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FHW 939K, 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.

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What year was FHW 939K registered?

FHW 939K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 March 1972.

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