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SCU 588K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,960 mi
Last recorded12,960 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCU 588K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 12,960 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 12,457 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 12,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 11,829 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 11,108 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 10,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 3,410 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 1,651 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 1,595 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,917 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,431 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,351 miles

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

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

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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SCU 588K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SCU 588K, 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 SCU 588K?

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What year was SCU 588K registered?

SCU 588K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 26 May 1972.

Is SCU 588K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCU 588K shows 12 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.

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