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UXJ 472L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,969 mi
Last recorded6,969 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXJ 472L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 6,969 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 6,875 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 6,861 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 6,824 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 6,824 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 6,784 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 6,747 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 6,515 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 6,515 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 6,306 miles

NSR anti-roll bar link attachment point loose, but not considered insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2016 5,921 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 5,383 miles

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

Offside front tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2014 4,717 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 4,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front exhaust pipe fouls engine block.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 4,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 4,257 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 4,255 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 3,889 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 3,889 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 3,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 3,256 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 3,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 3,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 2,789 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 2,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 2,595 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 2,595 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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UXJ 472L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 UXJ 472L, 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.

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What year was UXJ 472L registered?

UXJ 472L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is UXJ 472L safe to buy?

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