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LYO 828K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,353 mi
Last recorded66,353 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYO 828K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,353 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,746 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,396 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 65,393 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2013 64,862 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 64,387 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 63,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 62,648 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 61,832 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 61,832 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 61,323 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 60,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 60,350 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 60,350 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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LYO 828K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYO 828K, 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 LYO 828K registered?

LYO 828K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 13 July 1972.

Is LYO 828K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYO 828K shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYO 828K have outstanding finance?

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