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SSS 789K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

3,662 mi
Last recorded3,662 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSS 789K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 3,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 3,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 3,559 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 3,329 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 3,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Handbrake little reserve travel

Fail 27 Jun 2024 3,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached suspension shock absorber lower mounting bolt insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing steering (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 3,166 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside steering track rod end covers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 2,737 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 2,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 2,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lefthand exhaust manifold blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 1,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 1,223 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 1,219 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 1,122 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 832 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 7 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 7 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009

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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SSS 789K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SSS 789K, 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 SSS 789K registered?

SSS 789K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 5 May 1972.

Is SSS 789K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSS 789K shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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