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VHK 769L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,960 mi
Last recorded26,960 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHK 769L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,960 miles

Offside Rear park brake reduced effort

Fail 12 Mar 2019 26,960 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear park brake reduced effort

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2016 26,272 miles

Offside Rear park brake reduced effort

Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,911 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 25,369 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 25,366 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

oil level low

Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,109 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 25,109 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 24,825 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 24,795 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,516 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 18,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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VHK 769L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VHK 769L, 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 VHK 769L?

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What year was VHK 769L registered?

VHK 769L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is VHK 769L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHK 769L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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