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FDN 645L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,438 mi
Last recorded7,438 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDN 645L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 7,438 miles

Offside Front slight roughness on wheel bearing

slight play on front wheels

Fail 25 Apr 2016 7,438 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front slight roughness on wheel bearing

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)

slight play on front wheels

Pass 8 Jun 2015 7,302 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 7,302 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wipers lighty smearing

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle has no reverse lights

Pass 24 May 2014 7,149 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 7,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 6,799 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 5,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on nearside of the rear valance above tailpipe

Fail 27 Apr 2011 5,680 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on nearside of the rear valance above tailpipe

Pass 22 Apr 2010 3,509 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 16 Apr 2010 3,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Coolant leak

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 1 May 2009 3,377 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 3,377 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 3,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 3,180 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 3,060 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 3,053 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,638 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 2,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 10 May 2005 2,200 miles

Offside Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Pass 10 May 2005 2,200 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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FDN 645L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FDN 645L, 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 FDN 645L registered?

FDN 645L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FDN 645L safe to buy?

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