MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,092 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear tyre on 2 mm and becoming cracked
front coil springs corroded
minor oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust clamp loose
Offside Rear tyre on 2 mm and becoming cracked
both headlamp dip beams light intensity weak
front coil springs corroded
minor oil leaks
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
all coil springs becoming corroded
both headlights becoming dim
fuel cap seal becoming deteriorated
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and becoming cracked/perished
rear fuel pipe corroded
various slight oil leaks
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and becoming cracked (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear fuel pipe corroded
both headlights becoming dim
fuel cap seal cracked
various oil leaks
both rear exhaust rubbers broken
exhaust system becoming corroded
minor leak from rear exhaust box / minor crack
n/s/f seatbelt becoming frayed
o/s door mirror becoming insecure
o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
battery becoming insecure
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
n/s headlamp slightly dim
o/s mirror becoming insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
battery becoming insecure
both front tyre pressures low
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
n/s headlamp slightly dim
n/s/r brake slightly binding
o/s mirror becoming insecure
o/s/f tyre becoming worn
o/s/r tyre becoming badly cracked and perished
rotational movement between both rear wheels and brake drums
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s and o/s inner front panel corroded
n/s and o/s lower front wings corroded
tyres have surface cracks
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight lift offside front king pin
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight lift offside front king pin
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight lift offside front king pin
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
play in steering rack
How Reliable is the MG B?
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UBV 142L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 UBV 142L, 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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UBV 142L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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