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WGV 919K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,989 mi
Last recorded64,989 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGV 919K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear leaf springs slightly corroded

slight movement evident nearside and offside front steering king pins

slightly reduced servo action

Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside rear leaf springs slightly corroded

slight movement evident nearside and offside front king pins

slightly reduced servo action

various slight oil leaks evident

Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine area & rear diff ()

nearside & offside rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 64,882 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine area & rear diff ()

nearside & offside rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 64,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front and rear brakes binding slightly

nearside and offside front kingpins movement evident

nearside and offside rear leaf springs slightly corroded

water ingress offside front indicator/side light

Fail 14 Jul 2014 64,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front and rear brakes binding slightly

nearside and offside front kingpins movement evident

nearside and offside rear leaf springs slightly corroded

water ingress offside front indicator/side light

Pass 11 May 2013 64,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s/f and o/s/f king pins movement evident

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 May 2013 64,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s/f and o/s/f king pins movement evident

Pass 28 May 2012 64,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes slight binding evident

movement evident n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

Pass 25 May 2011 64,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in nearside steering system

Fail 23 May 2011 64,136 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake imbalance evident 16%

offside front brake binding slightly

slight movement in nearside steering system

Pass 8 May 2010 64,005 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight movement in nearside steering system

Pass 16 May 2009 63,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in nearside steering system

Pass 17 May 2008 63,481 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2007 63,169 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2006 63,016 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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WGV 919K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WGV 919K, 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 WGV 919K registered?

WGV 919K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 March 1972.

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