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YMR 313K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,116 mi
Last recorded8,116 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMR 313K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 8,116 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 8,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 15,045 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 15,039 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front and offside front inner wings corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 7,128 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

slight dampness at fuel pump

Fail 6 Dec 2012 7,128 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

slight dampness at fuel pump

Pass 25 Nov 2011 90,014 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slight corrosion

o/s/f lower trunnion rubber deterioated

o/s/r inner wing panel corroding and holed

o/s/r tyre deterioated and splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,014 miles

o/s/r tyre deterioated tread- slightly peeling

Fail 11 Aug 2010 90,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

carbs running above 7%

corroded and holed n/s/f footwell

n/s and o/s lower front trunnions deterioated

rear fuel hose deterioated

rear fuel line hanging low

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,770 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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YMR 313K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YMR 313K, 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 YMR 313K registered?

YMR 313K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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