MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,298 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
oil on nearside rear brake back plate
slight play/lift in nearside and offside kingpins
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FPW 255K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FPW 255K, 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.
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How do I check the history of FPW 255K?
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What year was FPW 255K registered?
FPW 255K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1972.
Is FPW 255K safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPW 255K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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