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UJO 495K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,177 mi
Last recorded90,177 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJO 495K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 90,177 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,212 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle has general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,209 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle has general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear, and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front wing corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 85,689 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing Trunion bolt holes are e-longaited in lower wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing lower trunion bolt holes in lower wishbone e-longaited (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear, and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front wing corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 85,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f brake is binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2010 83,084 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 82,854 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 81,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 78,625 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 76,904 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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UJO 495K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UJO 495K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJO 495K registered?

UJO 495K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 13 January 1972.

Is UJO 495K safe to buy?

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