MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,975 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Floor corroed
Nearside Front king pin has slight lift
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Floor corroded
Offside Front King pin has slight lift
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Floor corroed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front king pin has slight lift
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Floor corroded
Offside Front King pin has slight lift
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside front trunion joint has play
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside front trunion joint has play
How Reliable is the MG B?
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WJV 585K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WJV 585K, 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 WJV 585K registered?
WJV 585K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1972.
Is WJV 585K safe to buy?
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