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HOH 185L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,603 mi
Last recorded32,603 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOH 185L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 32,603 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,982 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 31,275 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,907 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 30,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 29,960 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2012 29,391 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,996 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,101 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 28,101 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,203 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,803 miles

off side front flitch corroded but not in a prescribed area

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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HOH 185L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HOH 185L, 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 HOH 185L?

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What year was HOH 185L registered?

HOH 185L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HOH 185L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOH 185L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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