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UVU 569L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,889 mi
Last recorded63,889 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVU 569L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 63,889 miles

engine oil level at min

Pass 25 Jul 2024 63,878 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,819 miles

both rear axle check straps broken

Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,787 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,729 miles

Nearside reverse lamp not working

nearside & offside rear axle check straps broken

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,681 miles

nearside & offside rear axle check straps broken

Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside & offside rear axle check straps broken

Fail 25 Jul 2019 63,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside & offside rear axle check straps broken

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,635 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside & offside rear axle straps broken

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 3,569 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear axle strap split

exhaust system corroded

front brakes binding slightly

fuel pump damp

Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,128 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,842 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,923 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,033 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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UVU 569L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UVU 569L, 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 UVU 569L registered?

UVU 569L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is UVU 569L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVU 569L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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