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MHM 888L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,375 mi
Last recorded83,375 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHM 888L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,375 miles

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,375 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 83,375 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 23 Dec 2006 83,375 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 83,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

slight movement in n/s/f king pin

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 888L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHM 888L, 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 888L registered?

MHM 888L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MHM 888L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHM 888L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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