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MPK 921L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,236 mi
Last recorded27,236 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPK 921L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 27,236 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 23,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 23,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 21,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 20,996 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,580 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,356 miles

nearside front trunions are worn

nearside front wheel bearing worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,456 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 14,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,387 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 14,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,251 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,103 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,839 miles

BRAKE SERVO HOSE FOULING BRAKE PIPE, SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SERVO HOSE

D/S/F + N/S/F TYRES 2mm IN PLACES

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHS CRACKED IN PLACES

GEARBOX EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF AREA

SLIGHT LIFT AT D/S + N/S KINGPIN

SUSPENSION/FLOOR CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 26 Feb 2008 13,839 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

BRAKE SERVO HOSE FOULING BRAKE PIPE, SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SERVO HOSE

D/S/F + N/S/F TYRES 2mm IN PLACES

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHS CRACKED IN PLACES

GEARBOX EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF AREA

SLIGHT LIFT AT D/S + N/S KINGPIN

SUSPENSION/FLOOR CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,756 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 13,774 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 12,831 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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MPK 921L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MPK 921L, 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 MPK 921L registered?

MPK 921L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is MPK 921L safe to buy?

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