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VPT 614L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPT 614L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,925 miles

Corrosion on offside front wing

Front tyres perishing

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 May 2013 79,830 miles

Front tyres perishiong

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 79,830 miles

Front tyres perishiong

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,791 miles

Corrosion on doors and offside front wing

Fail 11 Jun 2012 79,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Corrosion on doors and offside front wing

Pass 11 May 2011 79,770 miles

Corrosion on centre section of exhaust

Corrosion on right front lower edge of wing

Front tyre sidewalls perishing

Petrol cap seal is perishing

Pass 14 May 2010 79,616 miles

Fuse box faulty

Right front floor corroded and holed

Wear in both ends of steering rack

Engine oil cooler leaking badly

Pass 19 May 2009 79,451 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 79,451 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Corrosion on right front lower wing

Pass 12 May 2008 78,992 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 78,986 miles

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

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

Corrosion on most sectionsof exhaust

Left rear bump stop missing

Petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 30 May 2007 78,548 miles

Corrosion on right rear sill panel

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2007 78,548 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Imbalance on front brakes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2006 77,308 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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VPT 614L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VPT 614L, 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.

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What year was VPT 614L registered?

VPT 614L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1972.

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