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OUK 715L

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,213 mi
Last recorded25,213 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUK 715L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 25,213 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,174 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,145 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 25,062 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 24,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight play in u/j coupling

Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,874 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,665 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,573 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 24,454 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 24,358 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 24,207 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 24,207 miles

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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OUK 715L is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OUK 715L, 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 OUK 715L registered?

OUK 715L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 11 September 1972.

Is OUK 715L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUK 715L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OUK 715L have outstanding finance?

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