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UEN 307L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,596 mi
Last recorded22,596 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEN 307L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 22,596 miles

offside front wheel bearing starting to sound dry

Pass 18 May 2016 22,008 miles

front wheel bearings starting to sound dry

Fail 17 May 2016 22,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven offside lazy (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front wheel bearings starting to sound dry

Pass 19 May 2015 21,571 miles

front wheel bearings starting to sound dry.

headlamp beam images deteriorating.

offside rear service brake becoming lazy.

Fail 11 May 2015 21,571 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wheel bearings starting to sound dry.

offside rear service brake becoming lazy.

Pass 6 May 2014 19,014 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 17,418 miles

offside front wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

Fail 28 May 2013 17,418 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

Pass 21 May 2012 16,504 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating.

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 16,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

fuel cap seal deteriorating.

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 14,863 miles

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

movement in nearside king pin.

rear outer sills corroding.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,695 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 14,695 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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UEN 307L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UEN 307L, 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 UEN 307L registered?

UEN 307L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is UEN 307L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEN 307L shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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