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WBN 185K

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,854 mi
Last recorded86,854 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBN 185K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 86,854 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable area ()

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 86,830 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 86,829 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 86,679 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 86,679 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,008 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 86,008 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 May 2016 85,635 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 85,611 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 85,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,559 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,336 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 85,320 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 84,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,686 miles

clutch fluid leaking around master cylinder

Pass 20 May 2009 84,013 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 32,531 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 30,973 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 30,973 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/f king pin play

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2006 79,054 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 79,051 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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WBN 185K is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBN 185K, 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.

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What year was WBN 185K registered?

WBN 185K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 April 1972.

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