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SJY 415L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJY 415L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,737 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 88,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,373 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight movement in front brake pads

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

slight movement in both o/s/f brake pads

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,125 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,354 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 78,354 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 77,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,658 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,046 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,667 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,410 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 71,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,249 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 71,247 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SJY 415L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJY 415L, 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 SJY 415L?

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What year was SJY 415L registered?

SJY 415L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is SJY 415L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJY 415L shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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