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OUY 88L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,451 mi
Last recorded7,451 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUY 88L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 7,451 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 6,500 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 5,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 4,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mounting loose

Fail 22 Jan 2015 4,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mounting loose

Pass 22 Jan 2014 3,585 miles

Fuel cap seal deterioated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 3,585 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel cap seal deterioated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 2,317 miles

Front leaf spring shackle bush deterioated.

General corrosion noted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 1,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight rear brakes imbalance

Pass 17 Jan 2011 582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion to floor and sills

slight play in rack

Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,384 miles

corrosion to neraside rear spring to axle mounting.

offside rear sxle check strap splitting.

radiator corroded.

slight play to offside front king pin.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 97,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2008 97,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2007 96,124 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 94,665 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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OUY 88L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OUY 88L, 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 OUY 88L registered?

OUY 88L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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