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FWN 474L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,180 mi
Last recorded18,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWN 474L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 18,180 miles

slight play on o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 Sep 2020 18,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight steering joint play

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 16,867 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 16,867 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2014 16,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken but still surporting exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2013 16,075 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 16,075 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 15,504 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN FRONT KING PINS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,261 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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FWN 474L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FWN 474L, 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 FWN 474L registered?

FWN 474L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is FWN 474L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWN 474L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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