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MNH 73K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,181 mi
Last recorded74,181 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNH 73K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 74,181 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 11 May 2012 74,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 May 2011 73,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight vertical lift noted at n/s front wishbone to stub axle advise attention

Fail 11 May 2011 73,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight vertical lift noted at n/s front wishbone to stub axle advise attention

Fail 12 May 2010 71,649 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 71,649 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 69,920 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 69,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,917 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 66,749 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 66,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 64,499 miles

advisory.front and rear springs corroded and suspect weak. advise renewal.

Fail 17 May 2006 64,499 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advisory.front and rear springs corroded and suspect weak. advise renewal.

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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MNH 73K 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 53.8%.

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 MNH 73K, 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 MNH 73K registered?

MNH 73K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MNH 73K safe to buy?

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