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HBW 641L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,412 mi
Last recorded92,412 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 641L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 92,412 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 92,403 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,279 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 92,275 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 92,091 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 91,486 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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HBW 641L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HBW 641L, 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 HBW 641L?

You can check the full history of HBW 641L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HBW 641L registered?

HBW 641L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 21 September 1972.

Is HBW 641L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBW 641L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HBW 641L have outstanding finance?

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