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PPH 32L

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,726 mi
Last recorded39,726 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPH 32L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 39,726 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 39,363 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 38,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 32,338 miles

Oil leaks from gearbox area

Slight play N/s/f anti roll bar joint

Pass 8 Apr 2017 31,133 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 31,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 27,776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 24,306 miles

N/s track rod end boot starting to crack and perish

N/s/r leaf spring,rear bush breaking up

O/s track rod end boot has a pin hole

O/s/r wheel bearing has play

Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,985 miles

Back of N/s/r brake drum appears to be wet

Slight coolant leak from bottom radiator hose

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,094 miles

Fuel pump appears to be "knocking"

N/s/f wishbone, inner bushes appear in poor conditon

O/s/f wishbone,inner bushes appear in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,589 miles

N/s winscreen wiper not clearing screen very well

Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,074 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,260 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 61,310 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 61,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,188 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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PPH 32L is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PPH 32L, 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 PPH 32L registered?

PPH 32L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 16 November 1972.

Is PPH 32L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPH 32L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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