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OVO 793L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,245 mi
Last recorded80,245 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVO 793L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,245 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 80,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,133 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 80,133 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,820 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 79,820 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,168 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 78,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,574 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,829 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 76,779 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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OVO 793L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OVO 793L, 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 OVO 793L registered?

OVO 793L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is OVO 793L safe to buy?

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