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FOF 900L

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,151 mi
Last recorded67,151 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOF 900L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,151 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (2.4.C.3c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside front underfloor has corrosion

rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 67,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (2.4.C.3c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside front underfloor has corrosion

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,014 miles

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

play in front steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,009 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

play in front steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to suspension / subframe

wipers smear slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2012 65,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to suspension / subframe

wipers smear slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,504 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play nearside front suspension

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,355 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,730 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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FOF 900L is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 900L, 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 900L registered?

FOF 900L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 27 September 1972.

Is FOF 900L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOF 900L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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