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DOP 373K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,874 mi
Last recorded48,874 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOP 373K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 48,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rubber mounting adrift

rear brake application only just pass MOT requirements

rear suspension catch straps deteriorated

under vehicle body corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2018 48,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing locking pin rusted away (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing locking pin rusted away (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rubber mounting adrift

under vehicle body extensive corrosion , some large rusty holes , some parts partly repaired , large areas covered with thick black under seal

Pass 31 Aug 2013 48,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f floor rusted

rust on floors +chassis +under body rust

Fail 23 Aug 2013 48,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f floor rusted

rust on floors +chassis +under body rust

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,246 miles

front wishbone bushes

o/s/f floor rusted

o/s/r foot & handbrake

rear brake balance

rust on floors +chassis+under body rust

rust on front spring mounts

warp on front brakes

Fail 7 Jul 2010 44,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front wishbone bushes

o/s/r foot & handbrake

rear brake balance

rust on floors +chassis+under body rust

rust on front spring mounts

warp on front brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,739 miles

o/s/r foot & handbrake

rear brake balance

rust on front coil spring mounts + chassis +floors + inner wings +under body rust

rust on rear brake flexy ends

warp on front brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,598 miles

both head lights

front wishbone bushes

rust on floors +chassis +sills to floors +under body rust

rust on front suspension arms +subframe

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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DOP 373K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DOP 373K, 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 DOP 373K registered?

DOP 373K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 12 June 1972.

Is DOP 373K safe to buy?

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