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MMU 967L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,666 mi
Last recorded14,666 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMU 967L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 14,666 miles

Nearside Front Wing becoming detached at bottom.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parkbrake effort low.

Offside Sill strengthing member soft and holed.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 14,636 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s front wings corroded at bottom

oil leaks from engine area

slight oil leak from n/s/r half shaft seal

slight vertical movement in the o/s/f kingpin/trunion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 14,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks engine area

service brake juddering on roadtest

slight vertical movement in the o/s kingpin/trunion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 14,419 miles

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

o/s and n/s headlamps deteriorated but light output not reduced

slight vertical movement in the offside king pin/trunion

Fail 30 Jun 2017 14,417 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump union. (7.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight vertical movement in offside king pin/trunion

Pass 4 Jul 2016 13,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 13,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 13,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 10 Jul 2014 12,923 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and perished

oil leak from engine area

Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,203 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 12,195 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,045 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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MMU 967L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MMU 967L, 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.

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What year was MMU 967L registered?

MMU 967L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 30 June 1972.

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