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DAU 216L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,245 mi
Last recorded32,245 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAU 216L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,245 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower TRUNION WORN

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing TRUNION. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,647 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,626 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,472 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 30,458 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,668 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,875 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,892 miles

Battery insecure

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Mar 2007 22,884 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2006 22,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DAU 216L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DAU 216L, 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 DAU 216L registered?

DAU 216L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is DAU 216L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAU 216L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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