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YFJ 911K

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,716 mi
Last recorded99,716 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 911K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 99,716 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,389 miles

previous welding repairs

Fail 21 Dec 2020 99,379 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure chassis rail under seat not fully welded to floor (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail near to upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 99,055 miles

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

play in both front lower trunions

Fail 16 May 2017 99,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

play in both front lower trunions

Pass 19 May 2016 99,015 miles

noise offside front wheel bearing

play in front lower trunions

Pass 7 May 2015 98,964 miles

noise offside front wheel bearing

play in front lower trunions

Pass 13 May 2014 98,676 miles

noise offside front wheel bearing

play in offside front lower trunion

Pass 20 May 2013 98,569 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 98,569 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 98,452 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 98,409 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 12 May 2011 98,300 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

bolts missing out of gear box mount

fuel pump insecure

Fail 6 May 2011 98,257 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

bolts missing out of gear box mount

fuel pump insecure

split pin missing out of clutch pedel pin

Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,071 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 97,651 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 97,390 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 96,877 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 96,088 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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YFJ 911K is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YFJ 911K, 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.

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What year was YFJ 911K registered?

YFJ 911K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is YFJ 911K safe to buy?

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