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HUD 566L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,388 mi
Last recorded64,388 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUD 566L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,201 miles

general underbody corrosion

jacking points have corrosion

slight play in offside trunion

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,196 miles

corrosion around jacking points

under body corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion around jacking points

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around jacking points

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,660 miles

slight play in o/s trunion

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,405 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 61,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 61,405 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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HUD 566L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HUD 566L, 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 HUD 566L registered?

HUD 566L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is HUD 566L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUD 566L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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