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MGT 640L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,934 mi
Last recorded23,934 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGT 640L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,934 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

General underbody corrosion

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play nearside inner steering arm

Pass 24 May 2017 23,375 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside wiper in poor condition

oil leak

slight play in nearside inner rack arm joint

Pass 17 May 2016 22,414 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing inner/outer edges

offside front door split

oil leak

slight play nearside inner steering arm

Pass 15 May 2015 70,000 miles

Oil leak

offside front door split

slight play nearside inner steering arm

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front door split

Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,000 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front door split

Pass 17 May 2013 69,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front door split

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front door split

Fail 22 May 2012 67,196 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front door split

Pass 17 May 2011 64,964 miles

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

Oil leak

offside/nearside front flooring box sections corroding

Pass 18 May 2010 62,966 miles

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

oil leak around rear axle

Pass 18 May 2009 60,990 miles

offside rear drop sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 54,959 miles

offside rear drop sill corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,421 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

general underbody corrosion

surface corrosion to body

Fail 6 Jun 2006 52,421 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

general underbody corrosion

nearside front wing starting to split away

surface corrosion to body

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 640L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MGT 640L, 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 640L registered?

MGT 640L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is MGT 640L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGT 640L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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