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MPJ 313L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,406 mi
Last recorded59,406 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPJ 313L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,406 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in prop.shaft rear universal joint

Fail 6 Jul 2018 58,320 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in prop.shaft rear universal joint

Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,909 miles

Central exhaust bracket damaged

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 57,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,465 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,511 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 24 Jun 2014 56,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,836 miles

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

nearside battery box corroded

verious bushes in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,487 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

bind offside rear

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,284 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 55,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 54,387 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,140 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,896 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 51,896 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 48,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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MPJ 313L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MPJ 313L, 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 MPJ 313L registered?

MPJ 313L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is MPJ 313L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPJ 313L shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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