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OSO 872L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,770 mi
Last recorded9,770 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSO 872L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 9,770 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 9,238 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 9,076 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 8,906 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 8,611 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 8,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 8,088 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 7,596 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 7,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 5,935 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 5,935 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake back plate(s) securing device loose adjuster loose in back plate (3.5.1j)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 4,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 2,328 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 1,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 206 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 98,316 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 96,405 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 96,402 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 95,388 miles

bothrear hub seals leaking

rear accident damage

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2008 93,348 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 91,614 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 91,614 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 91,026 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 91,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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OSO 872L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OSO 872L, 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 OSO 872L?

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What year was OSO 872L registered?

OSO 872L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 13 December 1972.

Is OSO 872L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSO 872L shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OSO 872L have outstanding finance?

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