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OLD 453L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

18,865 mi
Last recorded18,865 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLD 453L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 18,865 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

underside covered in underseal so full inspection not possible

Pass 13 Sep 2021 18,758 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 18,758 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 18,640 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 18,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 18,584 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 18,299 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,244 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 17,968 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,453 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,091 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,831 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 16,831 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 16,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,213 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 16,209 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,393 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 15,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,041 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 15,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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OLD 453L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OLD 453L, 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 OLD 453L registered?

OLD 453L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is OLD 453L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLD 453L shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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