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MYG 3K

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,394 mi
Last recorded41,394 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYG 3K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,394 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,478 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 40,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,487 miles

both front trunnions have slight lift ok at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2011 38,476 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front trunnions have slight lift ok at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front suspension castle nut retaining split pins heavily corroded both offside aand nearside

offside jacking point corroded and holed

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,733 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,408 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 54,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 33,993 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 33,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 33,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 32,151 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 32,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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MYG 3K is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MYG 3K, 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 MYG 3K registered?

MYG 3K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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