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JUL 737K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58 mi
Last recorded58 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUL 737K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 58 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 99,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 98,808 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 98,279 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,647 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 96,156 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight play in front kingpins

Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,188 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,857 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 91,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,512 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,054 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,565 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 89,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,415 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 89,415 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,646 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 88,321 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 87,983 miles

Nail in rear tyre

slight play in driver side of the steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2006 86,979 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 86,979 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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JUL 737K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JUL 737K, 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 JUL 737K registered?

JUL 737K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 3 February 1972.

Is JUL 737K safe to buy?

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