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VVU 599L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,396 mi
Last recorded43,396 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVU 599L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2024 43,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,685 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,501 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,501 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 37,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,901 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 364,697 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 32,532 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,083 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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VVU 599L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VVU 599L, 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 VVU 599L?

You can check the full history of VVU 599L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VVU 599L registered?

VVU 599L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 28 November 1972.

Is VVU 599L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVU 599L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VVU 599L have outstanding finance?

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