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FKJ 202L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,683 mi
Last recorded19,683 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 202L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 19,683 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 19,660 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 19,559 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 19,520 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 19,433 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack arm

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking but not quite exposing ply/cord.

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

Pass 13 May 2015 19,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 19,198 miles

N/S/R tyre perished and cracked.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small cut in outer side wall N/S/F tyre. 165/80R14

Pass 13 May 2013 19,025 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2012 18,963 miles

N/S/F tyre (165/80R14) has a small cut in outer sidewall.

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,845 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 May 2011 18,845 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 18,583 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 18,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,345 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 18,343 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 18,228 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,228 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,307 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 17,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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FKJ 202L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FKJ 202L, 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 FKJ 202L registered?

FKJ 202L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is FKJ 202L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKJ 202L shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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