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HVG 810L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,939 mi
Last recorded25,939 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 810L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,939 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes are perishing

Rear suspension straps are perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 25,937 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front lower suspension arm bushes are perishing

Ns rear suspension component is soft

Os front suspension component is leaking

Os front upper trunion bush is perishing

Rear suspension straps are perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,821 miles

Both front lower arm bushes are in poor condition

Os rear suspension damper is weeping

Rear axle straps are in poor condition

Stone chip in screen

ns front suspension damper is weeping

Fail 8 Jul 2013 23,821 miles

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

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

Both front lower arm bushes are in poor condition

Os rear suspension damper is weeping

Rear axle straps are in poor condition

Stone chip in screen

ns front suspension damper is weeping

Fail 14 Jun 2012 21,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

os steering rack gaiter cracking

rear axle straps in poor condition

stone chip in screen

Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,568 miles

os steering rack gaiter cracking

rear axle straps in poor condition

stone chip in screen

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,736 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,698 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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HVG 810L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HVG 810L, 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 HVG 810L registered?

HVG 810L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 29 November 1972.

Is HVG 810L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVG 810L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HVG 810L have outstanding finance?

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