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FUS 305L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,479 mi
Last recorded74,479 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUS 305L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,479 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

oil leak at nearside rear hub seal

oil leak at rear differential

Fail 20 Sep 2013 74,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

oil leak at nearside rear hub seal

oil leak at rear differential

Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,418 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

oil leak at nearside rear hub seal

oil leak at rear gearbox seal

Fail 8 Aug 2012 74,418 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

oil leak at nearside rear hub seal

oil leak at rear gearbox seal

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,718 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 72,223 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,646 miles

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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FUS 305L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FUS 305L, 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 FUS 305L registered?

FUS 305L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is FUS 305L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUS 305L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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