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FDF 879L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,870 mi
Last recorded31,870 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDF 879L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 31,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,614 miles

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.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,378 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 28,355 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,727 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 27,727 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,711 miles

Slight play in both front kingpins

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,225 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 26,221 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,909 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 25,909 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,898 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 24,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,605 miles

propshaft defective

Fail 7 Jun 2006 24,407 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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