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UWW 800L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,153 mi
Last recorded60,153 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWW 800L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 60,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 59,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,850 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,416 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 59,242 miles

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

some play in n/s front king pin upper and lower joints

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,023 miles

some corrosion in centre cross member

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

some play in nearside front top and bottom trunions

some play in offside front lower trunion

Pass 10 May 2011 58,766 miles

N/S/F trunion quite worn

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

Fail 3 May 2011 58,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F trunion quite worn

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,458 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,551 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing a bit tight, has no play at all

Some play in N/S/F anti roll bar linkage top bush

Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,100 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,662 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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UWW 800L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UWW 800L, 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 UWW 800L registered?

UWW 800L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 12 December 1972.

Is UWW 800L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWW 800L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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