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MAL 759K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,246 mi
Last recorded25,246 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAL 759K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,246 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,917 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 24,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,747 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 22 Aug 2012 22,093 miles

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,234 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small hole in floor drivers side not in prescribed area

Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,785 miles

corrosion starting around both rear suspention mounts on floor

front bump stop missing

rear c heck straps broken

Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,403 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 16,392 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

battery loose

rear check straps broken

slight ronghness in rack

slight wear /play N/s anti roll link & O/S U bush

Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,249 miles

O/S rear brake slightly sticking

front bump stop missing

rear check strap broken

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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MAL 759K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MAL 759K, 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 MAL 759K registered?

MAL 759K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 13 April 1972.

Is MAL 759K safe to buy?

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