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VDL 869K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

5,893 mi
Last recorded5,893 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 869K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 5,893 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 5,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 4,995 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 4,995 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive overdrive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 4,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 4,619 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 3,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 3,483 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 2,697 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 1,638 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 1,348 miles

clutch slave cyliner hose cracking

oil leak (overdrive box)

Pass 9 May 2011 635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 518 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 312 miles

slight fluid leak from nearside rear hub

Fail 27 May 2008 308 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight fluid leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 15 Feb 2007 9 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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VDL 869K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VDL 869K, 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 VDL 869K registered?

VDL 869K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is VDL 869K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDL 869K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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