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LMY 972K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,835 mi
Last recorded36,835 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMY 972K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 36,835 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 36,636 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 36,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 36,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 36,081 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 35,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,491 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 35,485 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,118 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 35,054 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,680 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 34,115 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,224 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 33,224 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,425 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle straps perrished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle straps perrished

Fail 1 Jul 2014 31,070 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle straps perrished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,499 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,285 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,881 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,331 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 24,496 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,697 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,724 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,690 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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LMY 972K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LMY 972K, 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 LMY 972K?

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What year was LMY 972K registered?

LMY 972K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1972.

Is LMY 972K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMY 972K shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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