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OTD 145K

1972 MG B

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,979 mi
Last recorded66,979 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTD 145K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,979 miles

Oil leak ()

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

steering rack noisy

wiring loom loose

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,814 miles

Front front wiring loom

Oil leak ()

Rear brake actuation. ns back plate oil?

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 66,814 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak water pump? ()

Front front wiring loom

Oil leak ()

Rear brake actuation. ns back plate oil?

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

had to top up eng oil

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wheel bearing noisy

propshaft u/j

screen cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2014 66,771 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wheel bearing noisy

propshaft u/j

screen cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr brake bind & handbrake lever

Fail 9 Jul 2013 66,236 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr brake bind & handbrake lever

Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 65,647 miles

Front 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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OTD 145K is a 1972 MG B in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OTD 145K, 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 OTD 145K registered?

OTD 145K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is OTD 145K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTD 145K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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