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FAP 489L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,284 mi
Last recorded52,284 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAP 489L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 52,284 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 52,277 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,905 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,877 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear side walls perished

Fail 7 Apr 2011 51,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,292 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 51,292 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 51,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,196 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,164 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 50,668 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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