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WEB 735L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,535 mi
Last recorded45,535 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEB 735L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 45,535 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lift in trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 45,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lift in trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 45,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Mist of oil around sump pan. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,794 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 44,794 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sign removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounting bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Turion Joint dust cover old and perished

Pass 16 Oct 2019 44,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 43,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper SLIGHT LIFT IN TOP TRUNION

Fail 6 Jul 2018 43,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper SLIGHT LIFT IN TOP TRUNION

Pass 8 May 2017 41,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has slight play in king pin.

Oil leak Misting of oil. ()

Pass 18 May 2016 40,685 miles

Batteries not located correctly need support

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

water leak

Fail 18 May 2016 40,685 miles

Batteries not located correctly need support

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release intermittent (5.2.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

water leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,938 miles

movement in final drive assy

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,638 miles

FRONT RIDE HIGHT HIGH >>> SUSPECT ROAD SPRING

LIGHTING SWITCH OPPERATION GLITCHY (LACK OF USE)

WIPER PARKING INTERMITTENT (RESET MANUALLY)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 39,638 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DRIVERS SEAT BELT AWKWARD TO PULL OUT WEBBING >>> ATTENSION ADVISED

FRONT RIDE HIGHT HIGH >>> ATTENSION ADVISED

HANDBRAKE, FREEPLAY ADJUSTMENT ADVISED

LIGHTS SWITCH INTERMITTENT SWITCHING >>> BETTER WITH USE >> CLEAN ADVISED

REAR BRAKE CHECK/DEDUST ADVISED

SPARE TYRE LOW PRESSURE

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

WIPERS PARKING INTERMITTENT + SECOND FASTER SPEED N/W

Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WIPER AND HEAD LIGHT SWITCH STICKING WORKING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,230 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,058 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 37,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,783 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 36,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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WEB 735L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 735L, 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 WEB 735L registered?

WEB 735L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 December 1972.

Is WEB 735L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEB 735L shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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