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XJB 756L

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,157 mi
Last recorded18,157 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 756L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 18,157 miles

Front tyre(s) cracked/perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre(s) cracked/perished

Fail 18 Dec 2017 18,156 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Front tyre(s) cracked/perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre(s) cracked/perished

Pass 24 Nov 2016 18,012 miles

All four tyre side walls cracking but no cords exposed

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2016 18,012 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All four tyre side walls cracking but no cords exposed

Both off side and near side jacking points corroded and weak but not in a prescribed area

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs (both) corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking slightly on sidewalls

undersealed

Pass 16 May 2013 17,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 9 May 2013 17,213 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,842 miles

brake discs corroded

floor corroded

oil leak

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

springs corroded

suspension bushes perished

Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,604 miles

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

floor corroded

play in both swivel pins

springs worn and corroded

unable to view brakes through wheels but discs look scored slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

All 4 Tyres perished-fronts made in 1996 advise replacement immidiatly due to age

Fail 5 Feb 2010 15,315 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

All 4 Tyres perished-fronts made in 1996 advise replacement immidiatly due to age

Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,591 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,378 miles

left front shockabsorber damp

left kingpin play

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

right front kingpin lift

Fail 24 Oct 2007 14,378 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

left front shockabsorber damp

left kingpin play

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

right front kingpin lift

Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,816 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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XJB 756L is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJB 756L, 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 XJB 756L?

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What year was XJB 756L registered?

XJB 756L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 November 1972.

Is XJB 756L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJB 756L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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