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MHC 585L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,447 mi
Last recorded33,447 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHC 585L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 33,447 miles

both front brakes slight bind

Fail 25 Apr 2017 33,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brakes slight bind

Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,336 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2016 32,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 16 May 2015 31,678 miles

all front suspention components bushes perished

both front brakes binding slightly

heavily undersealed

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 28,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

underside of vehicle heavely undersealed

Pass 4 May 2013 26,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

left hand battery tray starting to corrod

Pass 14 May 2012 25,205 miles

n/s/f king pin slight lift

Fail 11 May 2012 25,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

hand brake low effort

n/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 7 May 2011 22,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2011 22,791 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 20,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 18,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 17,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 16,530 miles

centre exhaust mounting loose

ignition coil lead fouling steering column shaft

nearside rear reverse lamp inop

Pass 20 May 2006 14,675 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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MHC 585L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHC 585L, 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 MHC 585L?

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What year was MHC 585L registered?

MHC 585L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is MHC 585L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHC 585L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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