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MTF 849K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,964 mi
Last recorded6,964 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTF 849K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 6,964 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 6,954 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 5,629 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 4,881 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 4,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 3,950 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 3,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 3,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 3,494 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 3,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 3,417 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 2,613 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 2,613 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 151 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 113 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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MTF 849K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MTF 849K, 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 MTF 849K?

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What year was MTF 849K registered?

MTF 849K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 17 April 1972.

Is MTF 849K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTF 849K shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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