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MRE 979L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,133 mi
Last recorded91,133 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRE 979L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,133 miles

Coolant leak from water pump. Coolant leak from bottom hose.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 91,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from water pump. Coolant leak from bottom hose.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,901 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,677 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 90,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,427 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,053 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in offside front lower joint

Pass 17 Sep 2012 89,756 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 89,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,537 miles

offside rear axle strap ;nut loose

Pass 8 Oct 2010 89,271 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 89,267 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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MRE 979L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MRE 979L, 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

How do I check the history of MRE 979L?

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What year was MRE 979L registered?

MRE 979L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MRE 979L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRE 979L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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