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XWH 715L

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

26,642 mi
Last recorded26,642 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWH 715L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 26,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 25,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 25,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 25,429 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 24,945 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 24,303 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 24,302 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,456 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under seal coated , wet weather

Fail 12 Mar 2018 23,456 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under seal coated , wet weather

Fail 3 Oct 2017 23,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front coil springs slightly corroded

offside front floor corroded outside prescribed area

offside front lower wing corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2016 23,166 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (3.6.B.4d)

both outer sills slight corrosion

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

both rear inner wheel arches slight corrosion

bulk head slight corroded

engine oil low

rear chasis rails slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2015 22,665 miles

bulkhead corrodfd

steering rack slight play

Fail 5 May 2015

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

bulk head corroded

floors and inner sills corroded

rear springs corroded

slight play to steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both floors corroded and repaired

both outer sills slight corroded

both rear inner wings slight corrosion and repaired

bulk head repaired

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to both front inner wings and repaired

Fail 14 Apr 2014 20,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both floors corroded and repaired

both outer sills slight corroded

both rear inner wings slight corrosion and repaired

bulk head repaired

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to both front inner wings and repaired

Pass 11 Apr 2013 896,200 miles

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

bulk head corroded

floors corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 896,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

bulk head corroded

floors corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

front beam corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to floors inner wings and supension

Fail 24 Mar 2011 16,218 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to floors inner wings and supension

Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both rear inner wings

corrosion to bulk head

Fail 18 Mar 2010 13,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both rear inner wings

corrosion to bulk head

Pass 21 Mar 2009 11,302 miles

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

n/s/r axle strap slightly deteriated

slight corrosion around both jacking points

slight corrosion on both rear inner arches

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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XWH 715L is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XWH 715L, 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 XWH 715L registered?

XWH 715L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 3 October 1972.

Is XWH 715L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWH 715L shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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