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WRA 768L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,029 mi
Last recorded67,029 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRA 768L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 67,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 67,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,893 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 55,892 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,569 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,661 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,608 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,048 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 23,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,128 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 14,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,398 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 93,970 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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WRA 768L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WRA 768L, 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 WRA 768L registered?

WRA 768L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is WRA 768L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRA 768L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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