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STW 230K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,091 mi
Last recorded92,091 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTW 230K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 92,091 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside trunions sight lift

Pass 8 Jul 2021 91,745 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 91,742 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,109 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,495 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,943 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,066 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,303 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,521 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,740 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,716 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,621 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2008 86,262 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroding

brakes need adjustment or repair

diff leak

front discs corroded

front pads getting down

rear bulk head corroding

rear springs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2008 86,262 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

both outer sills corroding

brakes need adjustment or repair

diff leak

front discs corroded

front pads getting down

rear bulk head corroding

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 85,837 miles

front discs corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil leaks

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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STW 230K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 STW 230K, 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 STW 230K registered?

STW 230K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 March 1972.

Is STW 230K safe to buy?

The MOT history for STW 230K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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