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HOU 776L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,793 mi
Last recorded69,793 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOU 776L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,793 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,353 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 69,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,162 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 69,159 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,801 miles

play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 May 2014 68,790 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust hanger broken

steering wheel flexing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,571 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 68,418 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,881 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,212 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,679 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 65,302 miles

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

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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HOU 776L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HOU 776L, 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.

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What year was HOU 776L registered?

HOU 776L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HOU 776L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOU 776L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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