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MMB 454L

1972 MG B Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

11,729 mi
Last recorded11,729 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B Roadster22,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMB 454L
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 11,729 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 11,718 miles

Central Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 11,167 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion bump stop area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 11,167 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion bump stop area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 10,964 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 10,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 10,819 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight free play detected in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 10,727 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,614 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 10,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,578 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 10,569 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,327 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 10,321 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion around rear bump stops

Fail 19 Jul 2007 10,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

slight corrosion around rear bump stops

Pass 13 Feb 2006 10,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

minor brake fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder flexible hose

offside handbrake performance close to legal limit

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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MMB 454L is a 1972 MG B Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1972 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 22,097 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MMB 454L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MMB 454L registered?

MMB 454L is a 1972 MG B Roadster, first registered on 24 November 1972.

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