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YAM 892K

1972 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

1,677 mi
Last recorded1,677 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAM 892K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 1,677 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 1,522 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 1,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 1,339 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 1,339 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 1,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 1,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 848 miles

front brakes noisy

slight play in offside front lower trunnion

Fail 14 Oct 2013 848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brakes noisy

slight play in offside front lower trunnion

Pass 9 Oct 2012 652 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 392 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 99,870 miles

slight up and down movement in front king pins

Pass 7 Oct 2009 99,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 99,305 miles

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

front lower wishbone bushes splitting

nearside front lower trunnion play

Pass 31 Oct 2007 99,305 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 99,305 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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YAM 892K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YAM 892K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YAM 892K?

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What year was YAM 892K registered?

YAM 892K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 8 May 1972.

Is YAM 892K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAM 892K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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