MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,969 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
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
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))
NSR anti-roll bar link attachment point loose, but not considered insecure
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre valve starting to perish
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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