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FWN 528L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

38,761 mi
Last recorded38,761 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWN 528L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension trunion has slight play in it

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front lower (2.4.A.3)

Nearside sill and floors contain large amounts of filler undersealed and painted over to cover it up

holes in chasis under drivers floor

Fail 10 Aug 2017 38,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension trunion has slight play in it

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front lower (2.4.A.3)

Nearside sill and floors contain large amounts of filler undersealed and painted over to cover it up

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

holes in chasis under drivers floor

Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,719 miles

Nearside sill and floors looks to cotain large amounts of filler undersealed and painted overto cover it up

hole in o/s/f chassis

Fail 1 Aug 2016 38,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside sill and floors looks to cotain large amounts of filler undersealed and painted overto cover it up

hole in o/s/f chassis

Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill and floor looks to contain large amounts of filler and under sealed and painted to cover it up

corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail

n/s head light dim

Fail 11 Aug 2015 38,502 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill and floor looks to contain large amounts of filler and under sealed and painted to cover it up

corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail

n/s head light dim

Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,109 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 38,105 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

balace weights on both front wheels fouling on trackrod ends

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,630 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 37,626 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both track rod end ball joints carroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,961 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 36,958 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,213 miles

o/s step corroded and hold

Fail 24 Aug 2010 36,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s step corroded and hold

Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,471 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 34,186 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,873 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 33,873 miles

Nearside Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 528L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 528L, 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.

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What year was FWN 528L registered?

FWN 528L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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