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MHM 355L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,847 mi
Last recorded98,847 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHM 355L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 98,847 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 98,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel has free play. Strong Advise.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 98,578 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 98,544 miles

All suspension rubber bushes deteriorated but no significant play.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement " D " bushes have play. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Front Wheel binding.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Front Wheel binding

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,506 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 98,506 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to turn wheel by hand as brake not freeing (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,421 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,331 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2014 98,331 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,251 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 98,101 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 21 Jul 2012 98,010 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brakes binding slightly.

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 97,901 miles

O/S mirror loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brakes slightly tight to turn

Indicators flashing the minimum of 60 p/m

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 97,901 miles

Front brakes slightly tight to turn

Indicators flashing the minimum of 60 p/m

O/S mirror loose

Pass 27 Jul 2010 97,760 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 97,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

osr wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 2 Aug 2008 97,328 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 97,328 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 97,159 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 97,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 97,035 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 96,895 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 96,895 miles

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

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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MHM 355L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MHM 355L, 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 MHM 355L registered?

MHM 355L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is MHM 355L safe to buy?

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