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MDH 286K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,417 mi
Last recorded5,417 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDH 286K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 5,417 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 5,060 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 4,677 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 4,206 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 3,874 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 3,849 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 2,940 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 2,936 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 1,744 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 1,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 393 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 98,127 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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MDH 286K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MDH 286K, 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 MDH 286K registered?

MDH 286K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is MDH 286K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDH 286K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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