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DLJ 239L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

37,958 mi
Last recorded37,958 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 239L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,958 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 37,958 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,766 miles

Oil leak

slight play to o/s inner rack joint

slight play to o/s/t and n/s/f trunions

steering shaft very close to body

under side heavily under sealed

wiring messy

Fail 5 Sep 2014 37,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

slight play to o/s inner rack joint

slight play yo o/s/f and n/s/f trunions

steering shaft very close to body

under side heavily under sealed

wiring messy

Fail 12 Jun 2014 37,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s/r rear leaf spring bush splitting

slight play to o/s inner rack joint

slight play to o/s/f and n/s/f trunions

steering shaft very close to body

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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DLJ 239L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 DLJ 239L, 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 DLJ 239L?

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What year was DLJ 239L registered?

DLJ 239L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 December 1972.

Is DLJ 239L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLJ 239L shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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