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FLG 452K

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,970 mi
Last recorded89,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLG 452K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 89,754 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 89,576 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside thick with underseal

Fail 15 Aug 2011 88,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside thick with underseal

Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rust under car

Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,484 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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FLG 452K is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FLG 452K, 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 FLG 452K registered?

FLG 452K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1972.

Is FLG 452K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLG 452K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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