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WND 5L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,443 mi
Last recorded85,443 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWND 5L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,443 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cracks showing on sidewall.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,184 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 85,181 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 84,889 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 84,889 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 May 2012 84,604 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 84,604 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 84,284 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 84,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 84,100 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 84,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 93,711 miles

wear developing in n/s and o/s front stub axle lower trunnions-not excessive

Fail 21 May 2009 93,711 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wear developing in n/s and o/s front stub axle lower trunnions-not excessive

Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear axle

signs of surface corrossion to underside of vehicle

vehicle slight lean to nearside but no signs of suspension damage

Fail 2 Jan 2008 83,590 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear axle

signs of surface corrossion to underside of vehicle

vehicle slight lean to nearside but no signs of suspension damage

Pass 13 Dec 2006 83,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear fog light not required for this age of vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2005 82,090 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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WND 5L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WND 5L, 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 WND 5L registered?

WND 5L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 30 June 1972.

Is WND 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WND 5L shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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