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UBH 695L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,976 mi
Last recorded97,976 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBH 695L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 97,976 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% n/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 97,976 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% n/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 97,248 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% n/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,200 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,283 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 96,206 miles

N/s king pin has slight movement.

Fail 2 Oct 2020 96,206 miles

N/s king pin has slight movement.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 96,052 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 95,652 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,898 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 94,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 94,821 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 94,576 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 94,149 miles

CO high

Pass 10 Mar 2012 93,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure ..will fail next test

Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 92,678 miles

suspect fuel leak carb area

Pass 14 Feb 2009 92,293 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 91,263 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 91,256 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 91,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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UBH 695L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UBH 695L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBH 695L registered?

UBH 695L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is UBH 695L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBH 695L shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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