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WJV 585K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,975 mi
Last recorded4,975 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJV 585K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 4,975 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 4,975 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,122 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 3,106 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,503 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 100,502 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,513 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 98,513 miles

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?

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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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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