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UJY 628L

1972 MG Mgb Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,755 mi
Last recorded14,755 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb Roadster41,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJY 628L
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 14,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 14,596 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 14,586 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 14,572 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 13,297 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 12,778 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 12,446 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 11,603 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,589 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 11,584 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,565 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 11,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 11,555 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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UJY 628L is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 41,962 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 Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UJY 628L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJY 628L registered?

UJY 628L is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 15 August 1972.

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The MOT history for UJY 628L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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