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HOU 887L

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,436 mi
Last recorded86,436 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOU 887L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

only re-tested by R DURBRIDGE

Fail 17 Aug 2018 85,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,642 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 85,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear axle strap broken

Fail 4 Aug 2016 85,178 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings castle rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear axle strap broken

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear axle strap broken

Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,013 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear axle strap broken

Pass 12 Oct 2013 84,247 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 84,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,180 miles

O/s/r check strap broken.

O/s/r wheel arch rusty.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

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 887L is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 887L, 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 887L registered?

HOU 887L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1972.

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