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WNO 822L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,517 mi
Last recorded87,517 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNO 822L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 87,517 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 87,508 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 84,598 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,888 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,858 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,343 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,155 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 79,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,579 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 78,579 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,712 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 May 2011 76,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,513 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise o,s,r, hub leaking oil

Fail 3 Jun 2010 76,513 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise o,s,r, hub leaking oil

Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,086 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 75,631 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 75,631 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 74,658 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 73,995 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WNO 822L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WNO 822L, 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

How do I check the history of WNO 822L?

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What year was WNO 822L registered?

WNO 822L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 November 1972.

Is WNO 822L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNO 822L shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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