MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
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) ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
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)
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
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
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
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
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HOU 887L safe to buy?
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