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FOF 213L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,042 mi
Last recorded89,042 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOF 213L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,042 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes/central brake pipes covered in underseal. Unable to properly assess. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Low handbrake effort this side.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror loose. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 89,032 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes/central brake pipes covered in underseal. Unable to properly assess. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Low handbrake effort this side.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror loose. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

direction indicators slightly slow flashing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,656 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 83,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,478 miles

oil leak

propshaft front uj slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2015 83,476 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

propshaft front uj slight play

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,261 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,592 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 81,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 81,529 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

r/o/s tyre perishing

slight bind f/o/s brake

slight play in o/s/f lower trunnion

travel on footbrake

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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FOF 213L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FOF 213L, 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 FOF 213L registered?

FOF 213L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is FOF 213L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOF 213L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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