MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,284 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear tyres perrished
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear side walls perished
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear side walls perished
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
cracking on sidewall both rear tyres
nearside flexi brake hose streached almost to limit on full lock
offside front trackrod end has been fouling inner edge of road wheel
slight play in nearside front kingpin
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cracking on sidewall both rear tyres
nearside flexi brake hose streached almost to limit on full lock
offside front trackrod end has been fouling inner edge of road wheel
slight play in nearside front kingpin
Handbrake adjustment required
Limited movement from offside rear parking brake link arm
Offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls
Offside rear brake slight bind
Oil leak
Slight play in steering rack joints both sides
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Handbrake adjustment required
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Limited movement from offside rear parking brake link arm
Offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls
Offside rear brake slight bind
Oil leak
Slight play in steering rack joints both sides
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FAP 489L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FAP 489L, 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 FAP 489L registered?
FAP 489L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is FAP 489L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FAP 489L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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