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VBK 888K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,154 mi
Last recorded55,154 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBK 888K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,154 miles

all tyres work on the outer edge and sidewalls cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,019 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,761 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,434 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,284 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,995 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

several small stonechips to windscreen

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,719 miles

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

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

several small stonechips to windscreen

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,345 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,819 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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VBK 888K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBK 888K, 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 VBK 888K registered?

VBK 888K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 15 June 1972.

Is VBK 888K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBK 888K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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