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MWJ 150K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,091 mi
Last recorded18,091 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWJ 150K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,091 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and rear differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 18,059 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 16,479 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 4,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 4,062 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 2,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 2,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 449 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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MWJ 150K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MWJ 150K, 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.

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What year was MWJ 150K registered?

MWJ 150K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is MWJ 150K safe to buy?

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