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WUN 70K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,771 mi
Last recorded22,771 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUN 70K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 22,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 18,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 18,061 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 17,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 16,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,122 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 15,382 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear hub back back plate coated with oil

Pass 7 Apr 2014 13,813 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 13,395 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 13,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,878 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 12,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,613 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,062 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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WUN 70K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WUN 70K, 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 WUN 70K registered?

WUN 70K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 12 January 1972.

Is WUN 70K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUN 70K shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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