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VMJ 793K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

4,396 mi
Last recorded4,396 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMJ 793K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 4,396 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 4,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 3,801 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 3,549 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 3,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 2,626 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 1,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 1,662 miles

Offside Front king pin slight lift

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 1,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 12,360 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 11,991 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 11,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,551 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 10,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 9,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 7,001 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 6,356 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 3,610 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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VMJ 793K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 VMJ 793K, 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 VMJ 793K registered?

VMJ 793K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is VMJ 793K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMJ 793K shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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