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FNK 55K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,873 mi
Last recorded34,873 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNK 55K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 34,873 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,567 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 34,388 miles

Offside seatbelt slow to retract

Steering column has end float

Fail 28 Jan 2016 34,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside seatbelt slow to retract

Steering column has end float

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 33,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,360 miles

brake pedal has slight side to side movement

slight leak from diff

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

steering slightly notchy

Pass 16 Nov 2011 19,500 miles

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

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

Oil leak

diff leaking

slight lift in n/s king pin

Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering system

Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,299 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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FNK 55K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FNK 55K, 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 55K registered?

FNK 55K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is FNK 55K safe to buy?

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