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FTU 592K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,090 mi
Last recorded14,090 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTU 592K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 14,090 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 13,772 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 13,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,902 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,296 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 11,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front bump stop bonding failed

Pass 3 Jun 2013 10,795 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 9,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,886 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 8,874 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 7,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 5,989 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 5,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front bump stop missing

Pass 19 May 2007 5,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 5,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FTU 592K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FTU 592K, 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 FTU 592K?

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What year was FTU 592K registered?

FTU 592K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is FTU 592K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTU 592K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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