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LYE 6K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,878 mi
Last recorded54,878 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYE 6K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 54,878 miles

Both front trunions slight play

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2018 54,869 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rack end joints

slight play in steering column top bush

slight play in trunions

Fail 10 May 2018 54,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rack end joints

slight play in steering column top bush

slight play in trunions

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,733 miles

slight play in front trunions

slight play in n/s rack end joint

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,273 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,843 miles

steering rack has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,062 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,526 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,225 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake offside slight drag

front tyres deteriating in sidewalls

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,998 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 51,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,288 miles

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

offside & nearside front tyres starting to perish

offside front floor starting to rust

slight play in bottom trunion bush & king pin offside front

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,803 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,744 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 49,744 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advisesome wear evident both steering rack inner ball joints advise some wear in both lower king pin swivel joints also some verticle king pin play exists but not excessive

Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,950 miles

steering rack showing slight wear but m o t pass i suggest change

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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LYE 6K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LYE 6K, 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.

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What year was LYE 6K registered?

LYE 6K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 19 May 1972.

Is LYE 6K safe to buy?

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