MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,870 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
n/s/f inner arch corroded, recommend repair.
n/s/r inner arch corroded, recommend repair.
o/s/r inner arch corroded, recommend repair.
CORROSION IN NSF INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA - RECOMMEND REPAIR
N/S INDICATOR FLASHING SLOW (60 TIMES PER MIN) RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION
O/S INDICATOR FLASHING SLOW (60 TIMES PER MIN) RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PARK BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN - RECOMMEND PARK BRAKE SERVICE
REAR BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REAR BRAKE SERVICE
Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
CORROSION IN NSF INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA - RECOMMEND REPAIR
N/S INDICATOR FLASHING SLOW (60 TIMES PER MIN) RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
O/S INDICATOR FLASHING SLOW (60 TIMES PER MIN) RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PARK BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN - RECOMMEND PARK BRAKE SERVICE
REAR BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REAR BRAKE SERVICE
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
REAR SERVICE BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE - RECOMMEND SERVICE
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
REAR SERVICE BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE - RECOMMEND SERVICE
Slight play in both front kingpins
exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
n/s/f bump stop missing
propshaft defective
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FDF 879L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FDF 879L, 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 FDF 879L registered?
FDF 879L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1972.
Is FDF 879L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FDF 879L shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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