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PHJ 459K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,830 mi
Last recorded50,830 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 459K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 50,830 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 50,806 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 50,418 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 50,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 49,896 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front kingpin slight play

Fail 2 May 2024 49,896 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front kingpin slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2023 49,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower kingpin slight play

Offside Front kingpin worn

Pass 12 May 2022 48,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower kingpin worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower kingpin worn

Pass 6 May 2021 48,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower king pin worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower king pin worn

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring worn

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

Fail 5 May 2021 48,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower king pin worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower king pin worn

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring worn

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

parking brake travel little reserve travel

Pass 9 Jun 2020 47,436 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 44,683 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 44,676 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,600 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,560 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 43,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,529 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,479 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,455 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,322 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,086 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,289 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,996 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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PHJ 459K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PHJ 459K, 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 PHJ 459K registered?

PHJ 459K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is PHJ 459K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 459K shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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