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FOF 339L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,163 mi
Last recorded41,163 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOF 339L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,163 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,143 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 40,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 36,974 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise condition of vehicle electrics, recommend further attention

both front brake discs, slightly corroded and pitted

both front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear outer sill panel dented

signs of wear in rear transmission

thick underseal used underneath vehicle limiting view

water pump showing signs of leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,974 miles

advise condition of vehicle electrics, recommend further attention

both front brake discs, slightly corroded and pitted

both front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear outer sill panel dented

signs of wear in rear transmission

thick underseal used underneath vehicle limiting view

water pump showing signs of leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2011 36,959 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise, advance travel footbrake pedal

both front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

both front brakes binding slightly

neareside rear outer sill panel dented

thick underseal used under vehicle limiting view

water pump leaking

wear in rear transmission

Fail 1 Jul 2011 36,947 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

co and hc exhaust emissions readings high, recommend attention

neareside rear outer sill panel dented

thick underseal used under vehicle limiting view

water pump leaking

wear in rear transmission

Fail 29 Jun 2011 36,934 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine exhaust emissions hc reading very high, recommend attention

nearside rear outer sill panel dented

offside front brake binding slightly

thick underseal used, underneath vehicle limiting view

water pump leaking

wear/play in rear transmission

Fail 20 Jun 2011 36,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

engine exhaust emissions hc reading very high, recommend attention

nearside rear outer sill panel dented

thick underseal used, underneath vehicle limiting view

water pump leaking

wear/play in rear transmission

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 339L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 339L, 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 339L registered?

FOF 339L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is FOF 339L safe to buy?

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