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UMD 132L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,953 mi
Last recorded74,953 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMD 132L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,953 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,935 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,777 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,758 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,686 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,668 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,661 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,438 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 74,438 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,372 miles

surface rust front to reat

Fail 26 May 2009 74,370 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

osf brake binding slightly

surface rust front to rear

Pass 23 May 2008 74,351 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 74,341 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 74,152 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,076 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 74,023 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2006 73,994 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in nearside front upper suspension bushes and king pin.

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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UMD 132L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMD 132L, 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 UMD 132L?

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What year was UMD 132L registered?

UMD 132L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is UMD 132L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMD 132L shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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