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XSD 99L

1972 MG B

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,156 mi
Last recorded50,156 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSD 99L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 50,156 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 50,156 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,516 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 26,516 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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XSD 99L is a 1972 MG B in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XSD 99L, 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 XSD 99L?

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What year was XSD 99L registered?

XSD 99L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is XSD 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSD 99L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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