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UTB 232L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,569 mi
Last recorded14,569 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTB 232L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 14,569 miles

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

extensive welding to underside of vehicle in very poor condition,covered in underseal,difficult to assess

o/s/f door hinge surround area corroded through

o/s/f floor pan area corroded badly

o/s/f riser panel area corroded badly

o/s/f sill area corroded badly

o/s/f wing insecure

poor horn tone

Fail 10 Jan 2012 14,565 miles

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

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

extensive welding to underside of vehicle in very poor condition,covered in underseal,difficult to assess

o/s/f door hinge surround area corroded through

o/s/f floor pan area corroded badly

o/s/f riser panel area corroded badly

o/s/f sill area corroded badly

o/s/f wing insecure

poor horn tone

Fail 22 Dec 2011 14,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

extensive welding to underside of vehicle in very poor condition

o/s/f door hinge surround area corroded through

o/s/f floor pan area corroded badly

o/s/f riser panel area corroded badly

o/s/f sill area corroded badly

o/s/f wing insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,505 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,503 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,498 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,476 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 14,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 13,556 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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UTB 232L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UTB 232L, 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 UTB 232L registered?

UTB 232L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is UTB 232L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTB 232L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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