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UJO 731K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

3,043 mi
Last recorded3,043 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJO 731K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 3,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2021 2,716 miles

Front n/s+o/s king pins have slight play

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2020 2,153 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 1,904 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 1 Jul 2019 1,879 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2018 469 miles

NS & O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 469 miles

NS & O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

all tyres perishing

front trunion bushes deteriorating

inner sills corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2017 99,588 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

all tyres perishing

front trunion bushes deteriorating

inner sills corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2015 98,999 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,209 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

advise both images

flakey corrosion on length of both sill areas

flakey corrosion under arch areas n/s/r

Pass 16 Nov 2012 97,010 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

advise headlamp aims and images

flakey corrosion on sills n/side and o/s/ide areas

Pass 24 Oct 2011 94,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 94,367 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 93,302 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 92,028 miles

handbrake sticking very slightlt

Pass 12 May 2008 89,962 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 89,685 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 88,857 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 731K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 731K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UJO 731K?

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What year was UJO 731K registered?

UJO 731K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 February 1972.

Is UJO 731K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJO 731K shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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