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MME 582L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,630 mi
Last recorded76,630 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMME 582L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,732 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,463 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 64,463 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,866 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,626 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 54,623 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,594 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 54,590 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,425 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,356 miles

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

horn may need attension

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 53,838 miles

slight bind with offside rear brake

Pass 27 May 2006 53,848 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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MME 582L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MME 582L, 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 MME 582L?

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What year was MME 582L registered?

MME 582L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 24 November 1972.

Is MME 582L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MME 582L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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