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MGB 622

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,736 mi
Last recorded15,736 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 622
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 15,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack gator rubber deteriorated but not split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 115,158 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 14,876 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 14,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 14,046 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 13,670 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,307 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,990 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,240 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,947 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise both rear leaf springs are coated in grease not allowing full assessment to be carried out

Fail 8 Sep 2008 11,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise both rear leaf springs are coated in grease not allowing full assessment to be carried out

Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,630 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PERF THE M.O.T MANUAL

Oil leak

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED

THE CAR IS FULL OF WET MUCK ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HEAVLEY UNDER SEALED..

Fail 20 Feb 2008 11,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PERF THE M.O.T MANUAL

Oil leak

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED

THE CAR IS FULL OF WET MUCK ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HEAVLEY UNDER SEALED..

Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,367 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,161 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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MGB 622 is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MGB 622, 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 MGB 622 registered?

MGB 622 is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is MGB 622 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 622 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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