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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.
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
front suspension sits close to bumpstops
n/s/f lower trunion slight play
rear axle check straps split
surface corrosion evident throughout underside
rear axle check straps cracking
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear axle check straps cracking
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
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
front suspension inner wishbone bushes deformed
slight lift in trunnions
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
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)
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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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WEB 747L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 11 December 1972.
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