MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
clutch fluid leaking around master cylinder
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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
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.
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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.
Is WBN 185K safe to buy?
The MOT history for WBN 185K shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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