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FPN 706L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,268 mi
Last recorded61,268 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPN 706L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 61,268 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 61,268 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,909 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 58,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,457 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 56,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,103 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,702 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,990 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,708 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,308 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,483 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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FPN 706L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FPN 706L, 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 FPN 706L?

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What year was FPN 706L registered?

FPN 706L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 19 October 1972.

Is FPN 706L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPN 706L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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