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YAM 701K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,283 mi
Last recorded5,283 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAM 701K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 5,283 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

chassis legs corroded by gear box mounting

Pass 29 Jun 2016 4,982 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 4,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 4,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 4,473 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 4,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 4,105 miles

ns sill corroded

nsf floor corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Jun 2012 3,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 3,409 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 3,009 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

corrosion n/s outer sill

corrosion n/s/f floorpan

corrosion o/s/f floorpan

Fail 16 May 2011 3,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

corrosion n/s outer sill

corrosion n/s/f floorpan

corrosion o/s/f floorpan

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2010 2,430 miles

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

corrosion n/s sill middle

corrosion n/s/f floorpan

corrosion o/s/f floor pan

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 May 2010 2,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nsf floor corroded

osf floor corroded

Fail 12 May 2010 2,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion n/s sill middle

corrosion n/s/f floorpan

corrosion o/s/f floor pan

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 May 2009 1,944 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrossion both floor pans

Pass 12 Oct 2007 1,516 miles

corrosion to both front floor pans

Pass 16 Oct 2006 1,018 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 532 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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YAM 701K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YAM 701K, 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

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What year was YAM 701K registered?

YAM 701K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is YAM 701K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAM 701K shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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