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PXF 289L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,347 mi
Last recorded12,347 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXF 289L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,347 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 12,347 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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PXF 289L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 PXF 289L, 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 PXF 289L?

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What year was PXF 289L registered?

PXF 289L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is PXF 289L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXF 289L shows 2 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 PXF 289L have outstanding finance?

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