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UWH 872K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

36,678 mi
Last recorded36,678 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWH 872K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,678 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 36,678 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,562 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,464 miles

Nearside Front item in tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 36,464 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front item in tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,397 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 36,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,360 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight wear detected in offside inner steering sack joint

Fail 13 Mar 2014 36,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight wear detected in offside inner steering sack joint

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,287 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside headlamp reflector deteriorated

slight wear detected in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 28 Mar 2013 36,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside headlamp reflector deteriorated

slight wear detected in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,826 miles

both front tyres very perished

slight movement / play in nearside front lower swivel joint

slight wear detected in steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2011 35,784 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished

Fail 29 Mar 2011 35,771 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres very perished

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,702 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,662 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres perished in outer side walls

Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,297 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres are slightly perished in side walls

slight movement detected in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,783 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,571 miles

both front tyres slighty perished in sidewalls

offside front brake hose slightly perished

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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UWH 872K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UWH 872K, 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 UWH 872K?

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What year was UWH 872K registered?

UWH 872K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 January 1972.

Is UWH 872K safe to buy?

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