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DOC 457K

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,035 mi
Last recorded25,035 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOC 457K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 25,035 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 24,833 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 24,671 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 24,598 miles

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 24,481 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 24,274 miles

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 24,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 24,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 23,892 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 23,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 23,159 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 22,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuel pipe slightly rusted

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 18 Jul 2015 22,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipe rusted

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 7 Jun 2014 20,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,443 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,820 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r tyres side peresced

Fail 2 Jul 2011 16,782 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r tyres side peresced

Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,415 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 15,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,463 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 14,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,298 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 12,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 11,355 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 457K is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DOC 457K, 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 DOC 457K registered?

DOC 457K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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