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SCB 770K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,770 mi
Last recorded53,770 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCB 770K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 53,770 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside patch repaired covered with underseal

Pass 19 May 2017 52,151 miles

Slight play at top of king pins both sides

Windscreen cracked but not in view of the road

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,891 miles

Rear driveshaft UJ worn

Fail 2 Jun 2016 51,889 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings gearbox mount crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings anti roll bar mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front slight play in king pin no grease nipple

Rear driveshaft UJ worn

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,508 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 51,412 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has large crack outside swept area

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,412 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has large crack outside swept area

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,082 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has crack outside swept area

Fail 14 Oct 2011 51,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has crack outside swept area

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,715 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 50,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,872 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 49,872 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,882 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Fail 15 Oct 2008 48,861 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,809 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 47,808 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Sep 2007 47,805 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,788 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 46,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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SCB 770K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SCB 770K, 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 SCB 770K registered?

SCB 770K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 February 1972.

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