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UOO 588L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,404 mi
Last recorded83,404 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOO 588L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 83,404 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,828 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 76,828 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 76,829 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,523 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,132 miles

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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UOO 588L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOO 588L, 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 UOO 588L registered?

UOO 588L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is UOO 588L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOO 588L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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