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COV 984K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,677 mi
Last recorded44,677 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOV 984K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 44,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 44,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 44,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,253 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,216 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 44,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 44,031 miles

Free play at steering wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,894 miles

free play at steering wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,821 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,205 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,128 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,372 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,650 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,309 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front outer chassis rail, floor stucture & outer sill corroded

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,355 miles

offside front vehicle structure corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,570 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,985 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 34,434 miles

offside centre chassis corroded, advanced corrosion to various testable & non testable areas of vehicle structure, fron coil springs weak (bump stop clearance low) wear in offside front king pin/bushes

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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COV 984K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 COV 984K, 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 COV 984K registered?

COV 984K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is COV 984K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COV 984K shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COV 984K have outstanding finance?

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