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OYW 152L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,062 mi
Last recorded93,062 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYW 152L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 93,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 92,925 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 92,673 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,253 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 92,027 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,525 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 88,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 85,033 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,700 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,679 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both king pins some wear

Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,676 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both king pins some wear

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,665 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 83,647 miles

n/s/f slight bind

n/s/r service brake lazy

n/s headlamp slightly loose

both kingpins some wear

both rear sills-floors corroding

o/s/f flexi hose mount plate adrift

petrol smell under bonnet

Fail 26 May 2011 83,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both kingpins some wear

both rear sills-floors corroding

n/s headlamp slightly loose

n/s/f slight bind

n/s/r service brake lazy

o/s/f flexi hose mount plate adrift

petrol smell under bonnet

Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,526 miles

front king pins worn

n/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,295 miles

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

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 82,971 miles

front hubs and kingpins some wear

fuel pump area damp,strong smell of petrol?

Fail 22 May 2008 82,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front hubs and kingpins some wear

fuel pump area damp,strong smell of petrol?

Pass 12 Jun 2007 82,666 miles

both front kingpins and lower trunions worn

both fronts slight bind

rack knocking

Pass 20 Jun 2006 82,431 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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OYW 152L 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 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYW 152L, 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 OYW 152L?

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What year was OYW 152L registered?

OYW 152L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 15 December 1972.

Is OYW 152L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYW 152L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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