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FOB 88L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,862 mi
Last recorded32,862 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOB 88L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 32,862 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,540 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 32,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 32,108 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,084 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,976 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,819 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,565 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,415 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,073 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,108 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 29,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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FOB 88L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FOB 88L, 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

How do I check the history of FOB 88L?

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What year was FOB 88L registered?

FOB 88L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FOB 88L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOB 88L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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