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MTC 180K

1972 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,211 mi
Last recorded15,211 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTC 180K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 15,211 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,503 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear foot brake efficiency low

Fail 31 Mar 2016 12,131 miles

Horn control insecure Works on its own when turning steering wheel (1.6.1)

Steering column locking device missing inner column moves up & down - securing pin broken? (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Rear foot brake efficiency low

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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MTC 180K is a 1972 MG B in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MTC 180K, 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 MTC 180K registered?

MTC 180K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1972.

Is MTC 180K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTC 180K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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