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UJO 755K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,723 mi
Last recorded31,723 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJO 755K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,723 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 31,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,440 miles

Coolant leak

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE LIGHT IN-OP

O/S/R AXLE REBOUND STRAP PERISHED

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 31,380 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

main beam tell tale light is not working

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,380 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

main beam tell tale light is not working

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,305 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,250 miles

Used tyre fitted to offside rear.

slightly smokey.

underside of the vehicle corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 31,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slightly smokey.

underside of the vehicle corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,180 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 31,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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UJO 755K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJO 755K, 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 UJO 755K registered?

UJO 755K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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