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DAY 720K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,274 mi
Last recorded1,274 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAY 720K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 1,274 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 1,167 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 1,167 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 1,068 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s steering rack gaiter deteriorated

slight wear in o/s front suspension joint

Pass 27 Mar 2015 837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s bottom suspension joint slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2014 708 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 391 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 99,708 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 99,708 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,203 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 98,786 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 98,233 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 97,423 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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DAY 720K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DAY 720K, 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.

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What year was DAY 720K registered?

DAY 720K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 April 1972.

Is DAY 720K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAY 720K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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