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YFW 729K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,662 mi
Last recorded53,662 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFW 729K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 53,662 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 53,661 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,881 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 52,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,413 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fouling parking brake clevis pin on parking brake cable to leaver!!!!

Fail 12 Apr 2018 52,413 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fouling parking brake clevis pin on parking brake cable to leaver!!!!

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,960 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,526 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 51,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on x 2 (8.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,895 miles

exhaust sits close to n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,168 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 50,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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YFW 729K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YFW 729K, 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 YFW 729K registered?

YFW 729K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is YFW 729K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFW 729K shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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