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SLW 54L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,365 mi
Last recorded83,365 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLW 54L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 83,365 miles

Offside rear axel strap broken

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,140 miles

offside rear axle strap broken

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,898 miles

offside and nearside front lower king pin units slightly worn

offside and nearside front lower wish bone bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,788 miles

General underbody corrosion

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in 'D' rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Slight play in kingpin

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in 'D' rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight play in kingpin

Rear axle limit straps starting to crack/perish

Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,747 miles

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside Front Slight play in kingpin

Offside Front Slight play in kingpin

Rear axle limit straps starting to crack/perish

Fail 23 Jan 2017 82,731 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Offside Front Slight play in kingpin

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside Front Slight play in kingpin

Rear axle limit straps starting to crack/perish

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,698 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,666 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,626 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2014 82,626 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 82,472 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 82,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear leaf sping bolt on plate corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 82,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear leaf sping bolt on plate corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 82,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 82,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 82,021 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 May 2008 82,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 81,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 81,520 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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SLW 54L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SLW 54L, 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 SLW 54L registered?

SLW 54L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 13 October 1972.

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