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JUL 837K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,407 mi
Last recorded14,407 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUL 837K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 14,407 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 13,252 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 12,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 10,410 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 9,288 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 9,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 9 May 2012 8,499 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 8,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 7,666 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 7,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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JUL 837K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JUL 837K, 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

How do I check the history of JUL 837K?

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What year was JUL 837K registered?

JUL 837K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 12 January 1972.

Is JUL 837K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUL 837K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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