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MDA 769K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,979 mi
Last recorded40,979 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDA 769K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,979 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 40,962 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,915 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 23 Aug 2021 40,912 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working indicator on constantly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,846 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2019 40,350 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight leak present from nearside rear wheel

Pass 21 May 2018 40,004 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,815 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,471 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 38,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 38,644 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,502 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 38,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 6 May 2011 38,089 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 38,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,573 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 37,097 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake cable slightly sticky.

Pass 16 May 2009 37,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake cable slightly sticky.

Pass 3 May 2008 36,230 miles

flashers fast.

steering column slight play.

Fail 5 May 2007 34,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2007 34,433 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 32,648 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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MDA 769K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MDA 769K, 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 MDA 769K registered?

MDA 769K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is MDA 769K safe to buy?

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