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NOY 421L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,378 mi
Last recorded49,378 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOY 421L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 49,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 49,163 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,133 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,922 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 48,585 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,677 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 46,825 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,113 miles

Nearside Front king pin has play

Fail 15 Sep 2016 46,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven offside lower than nearside (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front king pin has play

Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,391 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 41,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 40,419 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 39,941 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 39,941 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 39,763 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 39,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,159 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,159 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,431 miles

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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NOY 421L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 NOY 421L, 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 NOY 421L registered?

NOY 421L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is NOY 421L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOY 421L shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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