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PEH 401L

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,224 mi
Last recorded71,224 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEH 401L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,224 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 71,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,943 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 70,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 401L is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PEH 401L, 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

How do I check the history of PEH 401L?

You can check the full history of PEH 401L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PEH 401L registered?

PEH 401L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is PEH 401L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEH 401L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PEH 401L have outstanding finance?

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