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FTR 554L

1972 MG B

Turquoise Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,866 mi
Last recorded31,866 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTR 554L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 31,866 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 31,857 miles

Nearside Rear axle strap worn

Offside Rear axle strap worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,555 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,448 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,384 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,142 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 31,142 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,873 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 30,668 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 30,528 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,404 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 30,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

decay in offside outer chassis rail

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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FTR 554L is a 1972 MG B in Turquoise with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FTR 554L, 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 FTR 554L registered?

FTR 554L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 20 November 1972.

Is FTR 554L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTR 554L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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