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TOO 780K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,104 mi
Last recorded71,104 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOO 780K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,104 miles

Nearside Front kingpin thrust slight play

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 71,102 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front kingpin thrust slight play

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

Fail 13 May 2021 71,068 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 70,899 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 70,872 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 70,869 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,646 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside battery tray and transmission tunnel bent ??

Fail 27 Sep 2019 70,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside battery tray and transmission tunnel bent ??

Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,267 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,219 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 70,216 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,058 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 69,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,173 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,657 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,068 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,387 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,714 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 54,742 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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TOO 780K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TOO 780K, 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.

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What year was TOO 780K registered?

TOO 780K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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