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UDX 656K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,411 mi
Last recorded38,411 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDX 656K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,411 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 38,411 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,349 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Steering lock inoperative

Fail 23 Apr 2012 38,349 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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)

Steering lock inoperative

Pass 3 May 2011 38,349 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 38,148 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 38,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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UDX 656K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UDX 656K, 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

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What year was UDX 656K registered?

UDX 656K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 18 April 1972.

Is UDX 656K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDX 656K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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