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JYO 837K

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,176 mi
Last recorded46,176 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYO 837K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,176 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,004 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,866 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,787 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,627 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,357 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,541 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 43,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,088 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 43,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,751 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 42,299 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,592 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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JYO 837K is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 837K, 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 JYO 837K?

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What year was JYO 837K registered?

JYO 837K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 May 1972.

Is JYO 837K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYO 837K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JYO 837K have outstanding finance?

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