1972 MG B 1.8L Petrol · OLB 144L
1972 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1972. Recorded mileage 72,791 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OLB 144L Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 72,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OLB 144L Mileage History
- 01/11/202168,978 mi
- 15/08/202571,998 mi+3,020 mi
- 10/08/202672,791 mi+793 mi
Average of roughly 799 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
OLB 144L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Mg B (OLB 144L) between November 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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