MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan area's corroding (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1d)
petrol hose deteriorating at fuel pump
petrol hose deteriorating to fuel pump
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated
offside lower trunion has slight movement
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MPH 838L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 838L, 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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How do I check the history of MPH 838L?
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What year was MPH 838L registered?
MPH 838L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1972.
Is MPH 838L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MPH 838L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MPH 838L have outstanding finance?
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