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COW 539K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,140 mi
Last recorded31,140 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOW 539K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,140 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 28,564 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 22,086 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2013 22,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,601 miles

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

knock from both inner steering rack joints

n/s headlamp lens damaged covered with tape (light output and aim OK)

slight play in both front kingpins

small hole near inner pedal box (near thottle cable)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,504 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,293 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,257 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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COW 539K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 COW 539K, 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 COW 539K registered?

COW 539K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is COW 539K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COW 539K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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