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DOC 294K

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,226 mi
Last recorded75,226 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOC 294K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 May 2015 75,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,124 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,060 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,824 miles

n/s/f lever arm has slight leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,000 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 73,425 miles

both rear and o/s front wheel bearing slight play

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 30 May 2006 73,173 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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DOC 294K is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DOC 294K, 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 DOC 294K registered?

DOC 294K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 April 1972.

Is DOC 294K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOC 294K shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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