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FRP 482L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,453 mi
Last recorded14,453 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRP 482L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,453 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 13,517 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 11,513 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 11,513 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 8,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 5,603 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 5,554 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2005 3,151 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 3,151 miles

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

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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FRP 482L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FRP 482L, 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 FRP 482L?

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What year was FRP 482L registered?

FRP 482L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is FRP 482L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRP 482L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRP 482L have outstanding finance?

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