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PTF 456L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,196 mi
Last recorded65,196 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTF 456L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 65,196 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,094 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 65,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 64,567 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 64,540 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,351 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 64,350 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 64,314 miles

Central Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside crossmember holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear off side seat mounting area holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch mudguard corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch mudguard corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 63,819 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,965 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,039 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,787 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,924 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,460 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,103 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,540 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 33,799 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,799 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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PTF 456L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PTF 456L, 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 PTF 456L registered?

PTF 456L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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