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MMF 796L

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,272 mi
Last recorded13,272 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMF 796L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 13,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in numerous areas

offside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 24 Aug 2020 13,272 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached to shock absorber nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in numerous areas

offside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 4 Feb 2019 12,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2017 11,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 11,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 10,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 10,035 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering rack arm joints

Pass 1 Sep 2014 9,314 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 8,888 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body repairs covered with paint and sealant

N/S/F suspension bump stop missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 8,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

General body repairs covered in paint and sealant

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 8,375 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General body repairs covered in paint and sealant

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 7,816 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight play in steering rack arms both sides

Pass 13 Sep 2010 7,506 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 7,471 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside rear suspenion straps broken

Fail 24 Aug 2010 7,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 6,684 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 6,684 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 5,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 5,764 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 5,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s sill corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2006 4,474 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 3,260 miles

both sides sill panels/floor panels corroded

vertical movement from offside front 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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MMF 796L is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MMF 796L, 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 MMF 796L registered?

MMF 796L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is MMF 796L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMF 796L shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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