MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion forming in passenger side footwell
oil level low
slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
All 48 front lower wishbone arm bushes split
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
O/sf outer sill holed
O/sf top link bushes split
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MGW 74L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 MGW 74L, 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.
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What year was MGW 74L registered?
MGW 74L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 28 September 1972.
Is MGW 74L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MGW 74L shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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