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VER 191L

1972 MG B Roadster

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,651 mi
Last recorded75,651 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B Roadster22,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVER 191L
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,651 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,773 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 74,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 74,548 miles

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

offside indicators slightly slow inspection advised

slight movement in nearside front wheel inspection advised

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,694 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,220 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 73,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight bind on both front brakes inspection advised

Pass 29 Dec 2007 72,799 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 71,431 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 71,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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VER 191L is a 1972 MG B Roadster in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 22,097 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VER 191L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VER 191L registered?

VER 191L is a 1972 MG B Roadster, first registered on 16 August 1972.

Is VER 191L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VER 191L 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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