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FPW 900K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,649 mi
Last recorded39,649 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPW 900K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,649 miles

Rear springs getting weak

offside and nearside rear wing rear edges need attention

Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,649 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,649 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,649 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 39,649 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,649 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,649 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 39,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,649 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 369,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,649 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 39,649 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,649 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,649 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 39,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,649 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 39,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,649 miles

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FPW 900K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 900K, 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 FPW 900K registered?

FPW 900K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is FPW 900K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPW 900K shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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