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MTG 673L

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,292 mi
Last recorded96,292 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTG 673L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust blow

steering joints rubbers deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2018 96,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/rear brake binding slighty

Pass 29 Jun 2013 96,083 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 96,083 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery flat and bad earth

Fail 9 Jul 2012 95,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery flat and bad earth

Pass 9 Oct 2010 95,708 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 95,708 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MTG 673L is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MTG 673L, 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 MTG 673L registered?

MTG 673L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 20 November 1972.

Is MTG 673L safe to buy?

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