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YDL 627L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,887 mi
Last recorded85,887 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDL 627L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2020 85,887 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened SILL INNER AND OUTER CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened SILL INNER AND OUTER CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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YDL 627L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 YDL 627L, 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 YDL 627L registered?

YDL 627L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 December 1972.

Is YDL 627L safe to buy?

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