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FWO 290L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

19,364 mi
Last recorded19,364 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWO 290L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 19,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 19,364 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 19,325 miles

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

slight corrosion to suspension components-floor--inner sills/outer sills

slight lift/movement in steering column

Fail 26 Apr 2021 19,325 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

slight corrosion to suspension components-floor--inner sills/outer sills

slight lift/movement in steering column

Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,144 miles

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

slight lift at steering colunm

Pass 25 Apr 2018 18,723 miles

slight lift in steering column require attension shortly

Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,429 miles

slight lift in steering colunm

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,616 miles

slight leak on front shocks

Fail 26 Apr 2016 17,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight leak on front shocks

Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,765 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 16,765 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 16,765 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,591 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 15,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,437 miles

slight leak on o/s/f shock

Fail 26 Apr 2013 14,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight leak on o/s/f shock

Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,551 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,582 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,952 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,585 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,773 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,168 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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FWO 290L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FWO 290L, 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 FWO 290L registered?

FWO 290L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FWO 290L safe to buy?

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