CarVerify

Free Car Check

WFC 833K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,541 mi
Last recorded13,541 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFC 833K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 13,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 12,796 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 12,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 11,899 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 11,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NEARSIDE REAR AXLE SUSPENSION RUBBER CHECK STRAP PERISHED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 11,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear axle checkstrap perished

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

Visual check only

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 10,743 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 10,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,622 miles

Moist area around fuel pump

Pass 23 Apr 2011 10,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 9,282 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 9,278 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,523 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 8,378 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WFC 833K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WFC 833K, 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

How do I check the history of WFC 833K?

You can check the full history of WFC 833K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WFC 833K registered?

WFC 833K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is WFC 833K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFC 833K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WFC 833K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WFC 833K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.