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VOO 250L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,458 mi
Last recorded55,458 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOO 250L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,458 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 55,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 55,123 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,027 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 55,008 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,862 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,080 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,083 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,946 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front kingpin has slight lift

Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,679 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 46,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 45,667 miles

hand brake needs adjusting

n/s/f and both rear wheel bearings have slight play

wiper blades may need replacing soon

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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VOO 250L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VOO 250L, 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 VOO 250L registered?

VOO 250L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is VOO 250L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOO 250L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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