MOT Status
ValidMileage
72,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Exhaust mounting defective fitting to floor (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Exhaust mounting defective fitting to floor (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured loom and connections around starter motor,uninsulated (4.11 (a) (i))
Front steering column ribbing right hand engine mount
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox,requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bottom radiator hose cracking and perished
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
steering slightly tight
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
steering slightly tight
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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OYM 989L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 OYM 989L, 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 OYM 989L registered?
OYM 989L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 24 November 1972.
Is OYM 989L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OYM 989L shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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