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OUW 303L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,897 mi
Last recorded77,897 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUW 303L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 77,897 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 77,891 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 76,750 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 75,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 71,891 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,998 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak Axle ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,201 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,753 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2016 69,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,882 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

off side rear shock mount bent

servo operation poor

Fail 9 Jul 2008 61,882 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

servo operation poor

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

off side rear shock mount bent

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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OUW 303L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OUW 303L, 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 OUW 303L?

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What year was OUW 303L registered?

OUW 303L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is OUW 303L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUW 303L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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