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STF 146L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,260 mi
Last recorded35,260 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTF 146L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,260 miles

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

offside parking brake low effort

Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,687 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,325 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 34,325 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,945 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,550 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 33,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,534 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 32,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,291 miles

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

o/s h/lamp aim too low

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,250 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,761 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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STF 146L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 STF 146L, 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 STF 146L registered?

STF 146L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 16 November 1972.

Is STF 146L safe to buy?

The MOT history for STF 146L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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