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MGT 627L

1972 MG B

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,033 mi
Last recorded35,033 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGT 627L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 35,033 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 35,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 34,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,400 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 50,400 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,064 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 28,055 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,742 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,843 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,034 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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MGT 627L is a 1972 MG B in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MGT 627L, 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 MGT 627L registered?

MGT 627L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is MGT 627L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGT 627L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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