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YDK 128L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

1,444 mi
Last recorded1,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDK 128L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 1,444 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 1,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 981 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 669 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 555 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 185 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013
Fail 17 Jan 2013

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 9,259 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 9,252 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 9,257 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 9,252 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 9,252 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 2,234 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 2,231 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,027 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 97,027 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 92,680 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 92,680 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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YDK 128L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YDK 128L, 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 YDK 128L registered?

YDK 128L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is YDK 128L safe to buy?

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