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WFM 338K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,897 mi
Last recorded44,897 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFM 338K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 44,897 miles

hazard switch missing

Fail 21 Jul 2022 44,897 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

hazard switch missing

top and bottom hoses perished

Pass 28 Jul 2018 44,382 miles

Rear fog light not working

hazard switch broken

Fail 27 Jul 2018 44,382 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog light not working

hazard switch broken

Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,513 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,716 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 41,839 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipe surface corrosion

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 May 2012 41,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipe surface corrosion

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 1 Jun 2011 40,244 miles

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)

Slight pitting to nearside fron brake disc

Slight push and pull movement detected at steering wheel

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,244 miles

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)

Slight pitting to nearside fron brake disc

Slight push and pull movement detected at steering wheel

Pass 15 May 2010 35,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 34,555 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,156 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,862 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 30,067 miles

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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WFM 338K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WFM 338K, 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 WFM 338K registered?

WFM 338K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 May 1972.

Is WFM 338K safe to buy?

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