CarVerify

Free Car Check

FOX 997L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,212 mi
Last recorded15,212 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOX 997L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 15,212 miles

Oil leak rear diff weeping slightly ()

Oil leak sump and front of engine area ()

sump corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 15,024 miles

Coolant leak ()

rear axle support straps perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight lift in king pin pivot point (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 13,997 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 13,487 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,672 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,682 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,999 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 10,243 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 9,553 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,907 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 8,904 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,766 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 8,280 miles

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

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

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FOX 997L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FOX 997L, 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 FOX 997L?

You can check the full history of FOX 997L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FOX 997L registered?

FOX 997L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 5 December 1972.

Is FOX 997L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOX 997L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FOX 997L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FOX 997L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.