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PEH 217L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

3,435 mi
Last recorded3,435 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEH 217L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 3,435 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 2,611 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 1,925 miles

kingpins slight lift

steering lock operation

Pass 3 Jun 2014 1,235 miles

kingpins slight lift

sills condition

Pass 28 May 2013 505 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 48 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox crossmember slightly corroded n/s & o/s

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,241 miles

both front discs rusty

n/s & o/s all 4 inner wishbone bushes split

n/s & o/s king pins slight play bottom bushes

o/s rear tyre nail in tread & wear

Fail 24 Jun 2008 67,237 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front discs rusty

n/s & o/s all 4 inner wishbone bushes split

n/s & o/s king pins slight play bottom bushes

o/s rear tyre nail in tread & wear

Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 66,310 miles

Rear leaf springs getting weak

Slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

long handbrake travel

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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PEH 217L is a 1972 MG B in Red 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 PEH 217L, 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.

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What year was PEH 217L registered?

PEH 217L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is PEH 217L safe to buy?

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