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WJA 245K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

10,710 mi
Last recorded10,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJA 245K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 10,710 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 9,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 7,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 5,234 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 3,374 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 116 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,808 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,211 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,814 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,396 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 88,245 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,880 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,471 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,831 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,828 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2009 83,259 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 83,245 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 83,209 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 82,768 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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WJA 245K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJA 245K, 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

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What year was WJA 245K registered?

WJA 245K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is WJA 245K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJA 245K shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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