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HAO 745L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,792 mi
Last recorded32,792 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAO 745L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,792 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 32,608 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,154 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 31,310 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,172 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish advise 4 new tyres

Fail 17 Jul 2014 31,148 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

replace o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f tyres (side walls perished)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,314 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 30,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 28,658 miles

diff pinion oil leak

engine oil leak

slight leak from rear shockabsorbers

slight play in o/s and n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2011 27,461 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 27,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 24,998 miles

both rear rebound straps are worn.

nearside front lower king pin as slight play..

Pass 7 May 2009 24,475 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 8 May 2008 23,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,727 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 21,727 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 20,441 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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HAO 745L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HAO 745L, 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

How do I check the history of HAO 745L?

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What year was HAO 745L registered?

HAO 745L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is HAO 745L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAO 745L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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