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LYC 435L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,694 mi
Last recorded61,694 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYC 435L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,694 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front floor corroded but welded from inside

offside front innerwing above wheel slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,289 miles

Front anti-roll bar D bushes have slight movement

n/s/r wheel slightly binding on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,343 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,343 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LYC 435L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYC 435L, 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 LYC 435L?

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What year was LYC 435L registered?

LYC 435L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is LYC 435L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYC 435L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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