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NOY 4L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,625 mi
Last recorded13,625 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOY 4L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 13,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,491 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 13,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,297 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 12,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

o/s/ head light glass damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2014 12,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

o/s/ head light glass damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2013 11,599 miles

Centre exhust damaged

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,599 miles

Centre exhust damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,587 miles

Centre silencer has damage and slight exhaust leak

O/S engine mount rubber block beginning to separate

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,575 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 11,539 miles

advised slight play both front kingpins

Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,508 miles

advised slight play front kingpins

Fail 30 Apr 2009 11,508 miles

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

advised slight play front kingpins

Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,212 miles

Slight play in both front kingpins

Slight play in steering rack

Water pump leaking

Pass 2 May 2007 11,044 miles

advised nsr tyre cracking

advised osf tyre high spot

advised osr tyre cut in side wall

advised slight blow on exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,774 miles

advised slight exhaust blow

advised slight play front kinpins

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 4L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NOY 4L, 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 4L registered?

NOY 4L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is NOY 4L safe to buy?

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