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STD 623L

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,985 mi
Last recorded56,985 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTD 623L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 56,985 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides. torn slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 56,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sideswalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 55,757 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight play

Offside Steering rack has slight play

Pass 4 May 2016 55,310 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight play.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,508 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,417 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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STD 623L is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 STD 623L, 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 STD 623L?

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What year was STD 623L registered?

STD 623L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is STD 623L safe to buy?

The MOT history for STD 623L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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