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MBY 474L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,694 mi
Last recorded7,694 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBY 474L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2018 7,694 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 6,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 6,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil is leaking from rear axle pinnion seal

Pass 12 Jul 2014 5,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 5,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 5,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 5,235 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,195 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 5,130 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 5,076 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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MBY 474L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MBY 474L, 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 MBY 474L registered?

MBY 474L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is MBY 474L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBY 474L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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