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OYH 900L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,020 mi
Last recorded85,020 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 900L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,020 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,932 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,887 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,778 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 84,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 84,615 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,527 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 84,458 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 May 2011 84,396 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 84,309 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 84,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 28 Apr 2008 84,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 84,019 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 84,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 83,599 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 83,588 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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OYH 900L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OYH 900L, 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 OYH 900L?

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What year was OYH 900L registered?

OYH 900L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is OYH 900L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYH 900L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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