MOT Status
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78,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox / rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
steering rack damp
wipers slightly poor
Front Service brake binding but not excessively minor bind both brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox / rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
indicators flash slowly
steering rack damp
wipers slightly poor
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake binding but not excessively minor bind both brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox / rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
indicators flash slowly
steering rack damp
wipers slightly poor
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear shackle bushes worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively minor (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
Offside wiper poor
Oil leak, but not excessive engine , gearbox , rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering rack damp
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear shackle bushes worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively minor (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
Offside wiper poor
Oil leak, but not excessive engine , gearbox , rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering rack damp
Both rear leaf spring, shackle bushes slight play
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear slight lag-19%
Oil leak, but not excessive slight - engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear slight lag-19%
Oil leak, but not excessive slight - engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Front brake pads worn
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission/rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
indicators flash slow
Front brake pads worn
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission/rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
indicators flash slow
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission/rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak engine and gearbox ()
all indicators flash slow
wipers poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box dented/pinholed (7.1.2)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear brake lag-26%
Oil leak engine and gearbox ()
all indicators flash slow
handbrake lever travel high
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
headlamp patterns slightly poor
wipers poor
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre worn inner/wearing outer edge
o/s/r tyre wearing edges
rear tyres cracked
slight lag n/s/r brake
wipers slightly poor
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre worn inner/wearing outer edge
o/s/r tyre wearing edges
rear tyres cracked
slight lag n/s/r brake
wipers slightly poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre sidewalls very cracked
o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked
wipers poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear tyres cracked
slight lag n/s/r brake
wipers poor
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear tyres cracked
washers/wipers poor
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front brake pads slightly worn
o/s wiper poor
rear tyres cracked
slight bind on o/s/f brake
slight lag on n/s brakes
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front brake pads slightly worn
o/s wiper poor
rear tyres cracked
slight bind on o/s/f brake
slight lag on n/s brakes
Slight bind felt on o/s/f brake
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s door hinges worn
rear tyres worn inner edges and perishing
slight bind on o/s/f brake
slight play in steering rack
wipers poor
front suspension bushes perishing
rear spring front bushes perishing o/s & n/s
rear tyre walls perishing o/s & n/s
steering rack slight play
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear tyre walls cracked
slight bind o/s/f brake
slight play steering rack
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
wipers poor
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WEB 420L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 WEB 420L, 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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WEB 420L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 20 December 1972.
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