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XFC 889L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,493 mi
Last recorded31,493 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFC 889L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 31,493 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 29,409 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 27,314 miles

wing under covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2023 24,934 miles

wing under covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 22,853 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 18,634 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 18,609 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 14,451 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 10,903 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 6,810 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 3 Sep 2014 5,132 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 1,434 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 1,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 99,681 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 95,987 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 92,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2009 92,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 90,123 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 65,699 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,699 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 81,297 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 81,297 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (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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XFC 889L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XFC 889L, 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 XFC 889L registered?

XFC 889L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 August 1972.

Is XFC 889L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFC 889L shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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