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DOH 344K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,531 mi
Last recorded47,531 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOH 344K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,531 miles

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

front wipers starting too smear

Fail 14 Jan 2019 47,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front wipers starting too smear

Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,515 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 47,498 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,368 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,087 miles

front tyre tread getting low

rusty around brake master cylinder

Fail 4 Sep 2014 47,087 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

front tyre tread getting low

rusty around brake master cylinder

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,564 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,096 miles

Clutch flexi leaking slightly!

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,772 miles

Coolant leak from heater hose

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel over flow leak when cold. Stopped when warm

Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,772 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak from heater hose

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel over flow leak when cold. Stopped when warm

Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,941 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 43,355 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 43,352 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,791 miles

slight play in prop shaft rear universal joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,865 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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DOH 344K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DOH 344K, 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 DOH 344K registered?

DOH 344K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1972.

Is DOH 344K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOH 344K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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