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VWE 202L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

5,159 mi
Last recorded5,159 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWE 202L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 5,159 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 4,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 3,596 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 3,594 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 2,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 1,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 1,948 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 1,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 1,335 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 1,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 1,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 5 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 1,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 994 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 983 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18 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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VWE 202L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWE 202L, 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 VWE 202L registered?

VWE 202L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 29 September 1972.

Is VWE 202L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWE 202L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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