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FNK 318K

1972 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,914 mi
Last recorded26,914 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNK 318K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,914 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 26,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 26,821 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 26,464 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 26,375 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 26,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 25,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 25,892 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 25,757 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,485 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,577 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,437 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 24,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,276 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 23,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,243 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 21,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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FNK 318K is a 1972 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FNK 318K, 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 FNK 318K registered?

FNK 318K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is FNK 318K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNK 318K shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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