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OUW 655L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,996 mi
Last recorded33,996 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUW 655L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,996 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 33,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,886 miles

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

Rear diff.leaking.

oil leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2015 33,886 miles

Stop lamp not working bothside rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear diff.leaking.

oil leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2014 33,712 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,712 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 33,484 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,484 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,897 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,777 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 32,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,356 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,686 miles

nearside wiper not clearing screen

Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,040 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

rear brakes slight out of balance

Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,466 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 30,466 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,705 miles

offside front and rear tyres parishing

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 655L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 655L, 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 655L?

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What year was OUW 655L registered?

OUW 655L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is OUW 655L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUW 655L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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