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OLB 144L

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,791 mi
Last recorded72,791 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLB 144L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 71,998 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,978 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,849 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,740 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,583 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,218 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,104 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,433 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,944 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,260 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,547 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 56,991 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,363 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 53,933 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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OLB 144L is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLB 144L, 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

How do I check the history of OLB 144L?

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What year was OLB 144L registered?

OLB 144L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 29 August 1972.

Is OLB 144L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLB 144L shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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