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PRK 77K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,498 mi
Last recorded71,498 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRK 77K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,422 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen milky at bottom edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,362 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in front pipe (7.1.2)

windscreen milky at bottom edge

Fail 21 Jul 2016 71,362 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

windscreen milky at bottom edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,334 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,311 miles

lower edge of screen milky

Pass 17 May 2013 71,157 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 71,086 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 69,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,618 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 68,713 miles

n/s wiper blade poor.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,348 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 68,348 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 67,806 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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PRK 77K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PRK 77K, 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 PRK 77K registered?

PRK 77K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 March 1972.

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