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NUL 440L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,716 mi
Last recorded6,716 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUL 440L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 6,716 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 6,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 5,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 4,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 4,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 3,692 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 2,525 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 1,596 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 1,446 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 2,149 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 707 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 98,342 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 98,342 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 94,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,606 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 92,606 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,068 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 92,067 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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NUL 440L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NUL 440L, 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 NUL 440L registered?

NUL 440L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 28 September 1972.

Is NUL 440L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUL 440L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NUL 440L have outstanding finance?

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