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80 YPD

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,392 mi
Last recorded9,392 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 YPD
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 9,392 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 9,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 9,234 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 9,234 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 8,699 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 160n/s 110o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 8,350 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 8,063 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner joints (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 7,757 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 7,757 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 7,651 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 7,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 7,651 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 7,651 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,651 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 7,651 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 7,651 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,651 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 7,651 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,651 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 7,651 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2007 7,651 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 7,661 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,661 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 7,651 miles

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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80 YPD is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 80 YPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 80 YPD registered?

80 YPD is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is 80 YPD safe to buy?

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