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LYF 383K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,169 mi
Last recorded91,169 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYF 383K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 89,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,468 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 85,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LYF 383K is a 1972 MG B in Green 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 LYF 383K, 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 LYF 383K?

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What year was LYF 383K registered?

LYF 383K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is LYF 383K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYF 383K 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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