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UBV 142L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,092 mi
Last recorded39,092 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 142L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,092 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 2 mm and becoming cracked

front coil springs corroded

minor oil leaks

Fail 5 Jul 2019 39,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,825 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 38,822 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 38,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,674 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 37,667 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,928 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 34,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,816 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 34,814 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 34,813 miles

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?

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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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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What year was UBV 142L registered?

UBV 142L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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