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VRF 226L

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,859 mi
Last recorded46,859 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRF 226L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 46,859 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 46,859 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 46,568 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,148 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 46,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,926 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,708 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,513 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 45,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,208 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,099 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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VRF 226L is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VRF 226L, 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 VRF 226L registered?

VRF 226L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is VRF 226L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRF 226L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRF 226L have outstanding finance?

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