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JYB 856K

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,352 mi
Last recorded49,352 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYB 856K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 49,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,873 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,547 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 48,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trumion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,266 miles

OIL LEAKS

Pass 20 May 2016 47,688 miles

ADVISE 1 X BOLT MISSING FROM DRIVERS SEAT

ADVISE PLAY IN STEERING LOCK

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

Pass 22 May 2015 47,210 miles

under vehicle and brake pipes undersealed and greased

Pass 24 May 2014 46,892 miles

vehicle is heavily undersealed and brake pipes have been greased

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,043 miles

under vehicle heavily greased and undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,337 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 45,328 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,797 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 43,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,779 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 42,779 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,323 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 42,323 miles

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 42,277 miles

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

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

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

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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JYB 856K is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JYB 856K, 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

How do I check the history of JYB 856K?

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What year was JYB 856K registered?

JYB 856K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is JYB 856K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYB 856K shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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