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YDO 891L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,289 mi
Last recorded31,289 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDO 891L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 31,289 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 31,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,201 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 31,201 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 May 2014 31,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,985 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,802 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,154 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,069 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 29,069 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,395 miles

slight lift in n/s kingpin/trunion.rear axel flexy hose getting poor on ends

Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,660 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,754 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 26,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 25,931 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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YDO 891L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDO 891L, 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 YDO 891L registered?

YDO 891L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is YDO 891L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDO 891L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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