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YDW 93K

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,195 mi
Last recorded43,195 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDW 93K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under the car (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,055 miles

Offside Front headlamp aim loow but not enough to fail

Rear oil near diff

oil in engine bay

slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,932 miles

Oil leak

oil leak rear dif

underbody heavily under sealed

Fail 25 Aug 2015 42,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

oil leak rear dif

underbody heavily under sealed

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,736 miles

Oil leak

both rear leaf spring check straps broken

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,578 miles

ns and os headlight aims at lower limits

substantial oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 42,575 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front wipers poor

ns and os headlight aims at lower limits

substantial oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 42,565 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,383 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,148 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,800 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,573 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 41,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear leaf spring fouls chassis under load

rear axle straps missing

slight play offside front king pin

Pass 23 Sep 2006 41,298 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 41,286 miles

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

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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YDW 93K is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YDW 93K, 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 YDW 93K registered?

YDW 93K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 24 March 1972.

Is YDW 93K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDW 93K 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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