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WAB 722M

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,610 mi
Last recorded2,610 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 722M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 2,610 miles

Advise: rear silencer support bracket loose

Advise:nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 2,472 miles

Advise: rear fog lamp which is not obligatory,inoperative

Advise; offside seat belt buckle surround missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,149 miles

Advise: offside front lower suspension arm inner mounting bushes slightly worn

Advise: offside front upper rebound rubber missing

Fail 29 Jun 2010 2,149 miles

Advise: offside front lower suspension arm inner mounting bushes slightly worn

Advise: offside front upper rebound rubber missing

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 1,572 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 1,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 1,132 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 1,132 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 837 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 99,871 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 99,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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WAB 722M is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 WAB 722M, 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 55 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 WAB 722M registered?

WAB 722M is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WAB 722M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAB 722M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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