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YAG 208L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

398 mi
Last recorded398 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAG 208L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 398 miles

Vehicle has been heavily modified

Pass 16 Jul 2016 350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle has been modified

Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle has been heavily modified

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle has been heavily modified

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,897 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 8,470 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,612 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 62,106 miles

slight play in both front lower swivel joints.

Pass 22 May 2006 61,290 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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YAG 208L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YAG 208L, 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 YAG 208L?

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What year was YAG 208L registered?

YAG 208L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1972.

Is YAG 208L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAG 208L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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