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VCE 774L

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,669 mi
Last recorded97,669 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCE 774L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 97,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,220 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 95,592 miles

advise slight movement in offside front suspension trunion

Fail 3 May 2016 95,592 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

advise slight movement in offside front suspension trunion

Pass 4 May 2015 94,828 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,886 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 88,886 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,212 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 86,237 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside headlamp slightly loose

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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VCE 774L is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCE 774L, 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 VCE 774L?

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What year was VCE 774L registered?

VCE 774L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is VCE 774L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCE 774L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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