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HFO 572L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,346 mi
Last recorded78,346 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFO 572L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,346 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,945 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 77,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,235 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 77,234 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,846 miles

Low effort on o/s park beake.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,817 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 61,798 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,192 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,716 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,700 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 59,127 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 58,455 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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HFO 572L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 HFO 572L, 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 53 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 HFO 572L?

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What year was HFO 572L registered?

HFO 572L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 26 April 1973.

Is HFO 572L safe to buy?

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