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JYO 654K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,142 mi
Last recorded40,142 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYO 654K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,142 miles

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

Offside handbrake effort getting low

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

long handbrake travel

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

off side hand brake effort low.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,150 miles

shock absorbers leaking,long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,015 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel,oil leaks

Pass 10 May 2013 38,602 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear light lens fading,oil leaks,long handbrake travel,suspension components corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,301 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear light lens fading,floor corroded,oil leaks,long handbrake travel

Fail 26 Sep 2012 38,300 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear light lens fading,floor corroded,oil leaks,long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,470 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel,drivers seat belt clip broken,floor corroded,oil leaks,nearside rear light lens slightly discolourd+cracked,nearside front shockabsorber slight leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,657 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded just outside prescribed area

Fail 4 Oct 2010 36,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,070 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hand brake travel\corrosion development in rear of sills\osr shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,308 miles

slight play detected at steering wheel\handbrake travel

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,732 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,854 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear leaf spring bushes for fatigue

play in lower column bush

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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JYO 654K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JYO 654K, 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 JYO 654K registered?

JYO 654K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 15 March 1972.

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The MOT history for JYO 654K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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