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DDD 392K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,702 mi
Last recorded31,702 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDD 392K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 31,702 miles

under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,678 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,502 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 30,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,044 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,608 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 29,606 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,058 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 29,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 28,716 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,128 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 28,127 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r lens cracked

slight lift from king pins

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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DDD 392K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DDD 392K, 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 DDD 392K?

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What year was DDD 392K registered?

DDD 392K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 July 1972.

Is DDD 392K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDD 392K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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