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MDT 339K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,051 mi
Last recorded48,051 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDT 339K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 48,051 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,588 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight on engine and slight on rear of gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides outer track rod ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 46,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 45,626 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 45,555 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 44,332 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,132 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,526 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,983 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,339 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,956 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 31,899 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,317 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 26,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,608 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 23,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,670 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 11,759 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,932 miles

exhaust tail pipe mounting worn

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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MDT 339K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MDT 339K, 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 MDT 339K?

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What year was MDT 339K registered?

MDT 339K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1972.

Is MDT 339K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDT 339K shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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