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VEB 913L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,595 mi
Last recorded43,595 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEB 913L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 42,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,230 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 33,395 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 33,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,907 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 21 May 2016 22,754 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 15,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 9,143 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 9,142 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2013 6,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 3,043 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,280 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 47,513 miles

H T Lead chaffing on steering coloumn.

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 May 2008 46,225 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 46,221 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,586 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 45,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside and nearside front king pins have slight play.

Pass 3 May 2006 45,334 miles

offside and nearside front king pins have slight play.

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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VEB 913L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VEB 913L, 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 VEB 913L?

You can check the full history of VEB 913L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VEB 913L registered?

VEB 913L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is VEB 913L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEB 913L shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VEB 913L have outstanding finance?

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