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UVX 293L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,692 mi
Last recorded45,692 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVX 293L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,384 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,321 miles

lower rad hose wet, engine leaking oil, nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, underside of vehicle has rust setting in, front brake imbalance on limit

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,470 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 44,470 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,292 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 44,143 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,930 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 43,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,949 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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UVX 293L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVX 293L, 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 UVX 293L?

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What year was UVX 293L registered?

UVX 293L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is UVX 293L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVX 293L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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