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HUE 839L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,452 mi
Last recorded31,452 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUE 839L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 31,452 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute slow to get going. (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 31,394 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 31,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,195 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 31,186 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,039 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 May 2016 31,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front inner sill corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s rear spring eye bushes worn not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,956 miles

slight play in rack ends

Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,793 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,490 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 26,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,223 miles

o/s track rod has slight kick up.

steering column has a small amount of lift.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 22,217 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s track rod has slight kick up.

steering column has a small amount of lift.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,920 miles

previous advises apply

Fail 29 May 2007 21,893 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

handbrake lever pivot seized

slight play o/s steering rack

steering column uj slight movement

Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,497 miles

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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HUE 839L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HUE 839L, 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 HUE 839L registered?

HUE 839L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HUE 839L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUE 839L shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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