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XHR 392K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,269 mi
Last recorded30,269 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHR 392K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 30,269 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 19,582 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 14,247 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 13,520 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 11,952 miles

both front lower wish bones rubber bushes worn but no movement

o/s/f castle rail section and o/s/f lower wheel arch corroded but not near any load bearing points

o/s/r lower wheel arch slight corrosion

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 8 May 2017 11,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front lower wish bones rubber bushes worn but no movement

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s hand brake low effort

o/s/f castle rail section and o/s/f lower wheel arch corroded but not near any load bearing points

o/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r lower wheel arch slight corrosion

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 6 May 2016 10,255 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in lower steering column

Pass 14 May 2015 8,687 miles

slight movement in steering wheel

slight play in steering column uj

Fail 13 May 2015 8,687 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight movement in steering wheel

slight play in steering column uj

Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,252 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 4,933 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 4,931 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 3,356 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brakes slight bind

engine oil leak

steering rack noisey/slight play

Fail 17 May 2012 3,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brakes slight bind

engine oil leak

steering rack noisey/slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2011 369 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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XHR 392K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XHR 392K, 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 XHR 392K registered?

XHR 392K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 February 1972.

Is XHR 392K safe to buy?

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