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FAY 970L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,159 mi
Last recorded32,159 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAY 970L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 32,159 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,498 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,468 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 31,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,383 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,379 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 31,376 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slightly low on offside front suspension.

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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FAY 970L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FAY 970L, 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

How do I check the history of FAY 970L?

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What year was FAY 970L registered?

FAY 970L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is FAY 970L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAY 970L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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