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OVW 10K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,250 mi
Last recorded32,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVW 10K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,250 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroding. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,557 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,421 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,450 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 28,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

very slight fuel weap from both over flow pipes from carbs.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 26,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

very slight fuel weap from both over flow pipes from carbs.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,248 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 24,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,775 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 22,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,582 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,235 miles

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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OVW 10K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OVW 10K, 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 OVW 10K registered?

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

Is OVW 10K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVW 10K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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