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HLG 852K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,817 mi
Last recorded99,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLG 852K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 99,817 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 27 May 2022 99,725 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

under body corroded including inner sills

Pass 30 Apr 2021 99,112 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder hose swollen

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2020 98,714 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

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

underneath vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 18 May 2019 98,535 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded

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

Pass 5 May 2018 98,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 98,195 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 97,517 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 97,258 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 97,066 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 97,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,651 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 96,613 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,473 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 96,473 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 96,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate cracked advise replace

lift in offside front kingpin

play in steering rack

rear valence body filled cosmetic did best check possible

vehicle underside corroded plus heavily undersealed did best check possible plus body filler on outer sills cosmetic repair

Fail 21 Feb 2008 96,451 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate cracked advise replace

lift in offside front kingpin

vehicle underside corroded plus heavily undersealed did best check possible plus body filler on outer sills cosmetic repair

Pass 1 Mar 2007 95,828 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 95,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 95,424 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 95,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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HLG 852K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HLG 852K, 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 HLG 852K registered?

HLG 852K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1972.

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