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VDH 542K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

20,325 mi
Last recorded20,325 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDH 542K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 20,325 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on indie edge and perishing

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,223 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 20,223 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,340 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 18,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 17,188 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 17,188 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,083 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 14,760 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 14,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,632 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,022 miles

rear fog lights not working

Fail 17 Aug 2009 72,021 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear fog lights not working

Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,166 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 7,164 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,892 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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VDH 542K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VDH 542K, 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 VDH 542K registered?

VDH 542K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 June 1972.

Is VDH 542K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDH 542K shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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