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SSB 312L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,986 mi
Last recorded44,986 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSB 312L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,986 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 44,983 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle track rod end fouling inner side of wheel (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle track rod end fouling inner side of wheel (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,779 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 44,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing split pin (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 44,484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,732 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 42,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,215 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 38,168 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,123 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 56,123 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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SSB 312L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SSB 312L, 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 SSB 312L?

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What year was SSB 312L registered?

SSB 312L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 December 1972.

Is SSB 312L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSB 312L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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