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LLY 744K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,765 mi
Last recorded20,765 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLY 744K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 20,765 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 20,670 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 20,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,341 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,879 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 19,628 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,628 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 19,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2011 18,909 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 18,907 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 18,406 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,406 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,206 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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LLY 744K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LLY 744K, 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 LLY 744K registered?

LLY 744K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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