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UFY 816L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,493 mi
Last recorded2,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFY 816L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 2,493 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 2,435 miles

Coolant leak

Slight play in offside front suspension arm pin/bush

Pass 26 Jun 2015 2,408 miles

Offside front upper suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush

Pass 4 Jul 2014 2,367 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 2,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf floor strengthening panel us starting to seperate from floor

Pass 25 Jun 2013 2,273 miles

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

strengthening panel under OSF floor panel is starting to seperate from the floor

Pass 15 Jun 2012 2,189 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 2,189 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 2,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 1,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 1,874 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 1,675 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 1,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 1,569 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 1,569 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 May 2006 1,241 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2006 1,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UFY 816L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UFY 816L, 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 UFY 816L registered?

UFY 816L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 15 September 1972.

Is UFY 816L safe to buy?

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