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GHJ 707L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,995 mi
Last recorded76,995 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHJ 707L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 76,995 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 21 May 2013 76,995 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 76,702 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,523 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 71,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2010 64,424 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,909 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corroded hole in offside front floor pan

fuel tank corroded

offside inner sill corroded at rear

offside jacking point corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,217 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 59,040 miles

under body becoming badly afected by corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2006 68,941 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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GHJ 707L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GHJ 707L, 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 GHJ 707L registered?

GHJ 707L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 13 November 1972.

Is GHJ 707L safe to buy?

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