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SPD 770L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,547 mi
Last recorded14,547 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 770L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 14,547 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 4,695 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 4,695 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 2,881 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 2,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

idle speed low

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 330 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 328 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,077 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 94,352 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 10 May 2008 94,339 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

n/s/f lower suspension bolts not correct length

Pass 21 Apr 2007 90,204 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 90,185 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SPD 770L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SPD 770L, 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 SPD 770L registered?

SPD 770L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is SPD 770L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 770L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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