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WTL 696K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,406 mi
Last recorded99,406 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTL 696K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 99,406 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion small hole in sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2017 98,992 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 98,852 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 98,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wipers not parking automatically (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 98,828 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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WTL 696K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTL 696K, 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 WTL 696K?

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What year was WTL 696K registered?

WTL 696K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1972.

Is WTL 696K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTL 696K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WTL 696K have outstanding finance?

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