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XPV 246L

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,217 mi
Last recorded23,217 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPV 246L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 23,217 miles

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Slight travel in parking brake.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 22,783 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 22,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,629 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 21,629 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 73% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,593 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 21,194 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,150 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,093 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,998 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,731 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 20,727 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,608 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,374 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 20,080 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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XPV 246L is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XPV 246L, 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 XPV 246L registered?

XPV 246L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is XPV 246L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPV 246L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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