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WEB 747L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,478 mi
Last recorded59,478 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEB 747L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 59,478 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Various. ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 16 Apr 2025 59,476 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Non running properly. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Various. ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 5 Jun 2023 59,153 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath corroded ,,requires further attention. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 59,153 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath corroded ,,requires further attention. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 59,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components corroded ,,requires further attention. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath ,requires further attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,819 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 58,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside/chassis

rear leaf springs deteriorated/corroded

rear prop shaft bearing has slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2019 58,521 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside/chassis

rear leaf springs deteriorated/corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 58,145 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Fuel pipes are corroded (7.2.2)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion undercarriage (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,625 miles

corrosion in o/s/f inner wing/bulkhead

corrosion in underside of vehicle and sills

rear axle straps split

rear springs and spring straps corroded

some play in n/s/f lower trunion and boots split

Pass 11 May 2016 56,974 miles

corrosion in under side of vehicle and sills

front suspension close to bump stops

rear axle straps split

some play in n/s/f lower trunion and boots poor

Fail 11 May 2016 56,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion in under side of vehicle and sills

front suspension close to bump stops

rear axle straps split

some play in n/s/f lower trunion and boots poor

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,216 miles

front suspension sits close to bumpstops

n/s/f lower trunion slight play and seals poor

rear axle check straps split

surface corrosion evident throughout underside and sills

Fail 13 Apr 2015 55,216 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front suspension sits close to bumpstops

n/s/f lower trunion slight play and seals poor

rear axle check straps split

surface corrosion evident throughout underside and sills

Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,158 miles

front suspension sits close to bumpstops

n/s/f lower trunion slight play

rear axle check straps split

surface corrosion evident throughout underside

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,065 miles

rear axle check straps cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2012 55,065 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear axle check straps cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,833 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,833 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,813 miles

engine noise

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

rear mud flaps loose

slight play and lift in n/s/f king pin

Fail 5 Jul 2010 54,809 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine noise

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

rear mud flaps loose

slight play and lift in n/s/f king pin

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,403 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 52,878 miles

front suspension inner wishbone bushes deformed

slight lift in trunnions

Fail 27 Jun 2008 52,873 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

bottom water hose poor

front suspension inner wishbone bushes deformed

slight lift in trunnions

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,269 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 52,269 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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 747L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 747L, 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 WEB 747L registered?

WEB 747L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 11 December 1972.

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