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MPH 809L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

6,140 mi
Last recorded6,140 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPH 809L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 6,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 3,110 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 2,981 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 1,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,635 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 66,634 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,586 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,527 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,354 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,030 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,471 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 12,513 miles

braided brake hoses fitted

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing down

Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,484 miles

o/s mirror loose †n/s/r tyre slightly worn on iiner edge †o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge †braided brake pipes fitted

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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MPH 809L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MPH 809L, 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 MPH 809L registered?

MPH 809L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1972.

Is MPH 809L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPH 809L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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