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UGS 960K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,717 mi
Last recorded74,717 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGS 960K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 74,717 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 74,717 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 74,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 74,613 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,481 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

battery box corroded

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 12 Sep 2014 74,479 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

battery box corroded

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery box corroded

nearside rear footbrake slow on increase 39%

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 15 Sep 2012 74,243 miles

batery box corroded

oil leak at gearbox

slight play at both ends of steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2011 73,968 miles

battery box corroding

offside & nearside streering rack ends slight play not excessive

oil leak at gear box

Fail 10 Sep 2011 73,967 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

battery box corroding

offside & nearside streering rack ends slight play not excessive

oil leak at gear box

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play at offside & nearside rear hub assembly

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,606 miles

slght play at offside & nearside rear drive flange

Pass 12 Jul 2008 73,147 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 73,041 miles

front offside inner brake pad wearing thin

horn activateing on full lock

nearside rear reversing lamp inop

offside door opening mechinisme starting to wear

offside front bump stop starting to wear

offside front suspension slightly low

rear brake imbalance nearside low not excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,817 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 72,482 miles

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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UGS 960K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGS 960K, 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 UGS 960K registered?

UGS 960K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 July 1972.

Is UGS 960K safe to buy?

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