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UUY 572L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,732 mi
Last recorded82,732 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 572L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 82,732 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight up and down n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front prop shaft uj and sliding joints slight play

rear leaf springs slightly sagged

slight oil seepage from engine and gearbox

Pass 16 Apr 2025 82,118 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight up and down n/s and o/s + n/s top (5.1.2 (b) (i))

slight oil seepage from components

slight play in front propshaft joints

Pass 27 Aug 2020 80,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold area ? (6.1.2 (a))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,517 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise ;?

slight exhaust blow manifold area ?

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,324 miles

front lower swivel joints slight play n/s and o/s

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,956 miles

front swivel joints slight play ;

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,329 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front swivel joints very slight play ;

Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear n/o plate slightly deteriorated

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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UUY 572L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 UUY 572L, 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 53 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 UUY 572L?

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What year was UUY 572L registered?

UUY 572L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is UUY 572L safe to buy?

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