MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,998 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside battery tray corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
n/s/f suspension bump stop missing
slight play in n/s steering rack end
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f suspension bump stop missing
slight play in n/s steering rack end
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
fuel pump damp
n/s/f suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel pump damp
n/s/f suspension bump stop missing
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPT 696L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VPT 696L, 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 696L registered?
VPT 696L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1972.
Is VPT 696L safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPT 696L shows 20 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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