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UJO 172K

1972 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,300 mi
Last recorded18,300 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJO 172K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 18,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 18,094 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 17,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 17,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 17,265 miles

Washers poor + wiper poor but clearing

Pass 3 Jun 2019 16,800 miles

Center exhaust mounting broken

Headlamp beam images poor

Minor engine, gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

Reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,980 miles

Exhaust center bracket broken

Number plate light bulb not working n/s, 50% is working

Pass 20 May 2017 15,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

all four tyres perished

reverse lamps not working

Fail 20 May 2017 15,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

all four tyres perished

reverse lamps not working

Pass 16 May 2016 14,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 14,029 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 14,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 12,918 miles

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken

Poss water leak from radiator lower hose

Fail 9 May 2014 12,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken

Poss water leak from radiator lower hose

Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,789 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 11,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 10,342 miles

coolant/oil/gearbox/differential/clutch slave leaks

offside front spot lamp inoperative

offside headlamp surround loose

Fail 16 Jun 2010 10,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant/oil/gearbox/differential/clutch slave leaks

offside front spot lamp inoperative

offside headlamp surround loose

Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,474 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,134 miles

steering rack has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2006 7,370 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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UJO 172K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UJO 172K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJO 172K registered?

UJO 172K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 January 1972.

Is UJO 172K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJO 172K shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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