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MVO 647K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,630 mi
Last recorded4,630 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 647K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 4,630 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 4,628 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 3,855 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 3,806 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel loose (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 2,425 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 23 Feb 2016 2,425 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 24 Feb 2015 1,391 miles

rear brakes slight binding

rear fuel pipe perished

Pass 25 Feb 2014 12,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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MVO 647K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MVO 647K, 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 MVO 647K registered?

MVO 647K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is MVO 647K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVO 647K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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