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OYM 989L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,620 mi
Last recorded72,620 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYM 989L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 72,620 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 71,582 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 71,582 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 70,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,169 miles

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))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 70,159 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 69,204 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,771 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,175 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 67,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,749 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,871 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,657 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 64,651 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 64,644 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,286 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 64,286 miles

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?

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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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

How do I check the history of OYM 989L?

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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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