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VSA 118L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,109 mi
Last recorded25,109 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSA 118L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 25,109 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 21,142 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,271 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,709 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,159 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,101 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,088 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,331 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,547 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,443 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 31,438 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,302 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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VSA 118L 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 93.8%.

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 VSA 118L, 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

How do I check the history of VSA 118L?

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What year was VSA 118L registered?

VSA 118L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 December 1972.

Is VSA 118L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSA 118L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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