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YAG 420L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,640 mi
Last recorded26,640 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAG 420L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 26,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 26,387 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,013 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 25,834 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 24,315 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 23,166 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,184 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 16,873 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,677 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,198 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,002 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 420L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 420L, 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 420L?

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What year was YAG 420L registered?

YAG 420L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is YAG 420L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAG 420L shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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