CarVerify

Free Car Check

UJE 983K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,435 mi
Last recorded14,435 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJE 983K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 14,435 miles

all tyres are showing signs of perishing

corrosion to nearside & offside inner & outer sill areas

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2014 14,158 miles

signs of corrosion to o/s floor to silljacking point

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jul 2014 14,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

signs of corrosion to o/s floor to silljacking point

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,703 miles

perishing to suspension bushes

Fail 22 Jul 2013 13,703 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

perishing to suspension bushes

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,647 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 13,595 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 13,593 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,565 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,545 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 13,545 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,522 miles

Oil leak

full inspection of under vehicle not possible under seal covered in an advanced state of corrosion were visable

Fail 18 Jun 2008 13,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

full inspection of under vehicle not possible under seal covered in an advanced state of corrosion were visable

Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,428 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 13,420 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

full inspection of under vehicle not possible under seal covered but in an advanced state of corrosion were visable.

some corrosion of front brake hose furrules

Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,340 miles

Full inspection of all under body components not possible, underseal covered.

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible, underseal covered, some corrosion where visible.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Structure sound and secure but most sections in an advanced state of corrosion.

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

UJE 983K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UJE 983K, 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

How do I check the history of UJE 983K?

You can check the full history of UJE 983K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UJE 983K registered?

UJE 983K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is UJE 983K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJE 983K shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UJE 983K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on UJE 983K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.