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JYU 455K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,395 mi
Last recorded69,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYU 455K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 69,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,587 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,284 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,122 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,631 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,061 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,786 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,326 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,115 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,612 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,882 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,964 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,914 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 61,914 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to vehicle

rear plate slightly faded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,431 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,431 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rea plate slightley faded

slight play both front king pins

Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,184 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,926 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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JYU 455K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 JYU 455K, 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 JYU 455K registered?

JYU 455K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 19 May 1972.

Is JYU 455K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYU 455K shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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