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YMW 766K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,964 mi
Last recorded33,964 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMW 766K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,964 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 33,781 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 33,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ exhaust U clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 33,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,227 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,800 miles

main front to rear brake pipe (rear) corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 31,800 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

main front to rear brake pipe (rear) corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,755 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,212 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front fog lamp inop

Fail 5 Apr 2013 27,211 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front fog lamp inop

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,178 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,890 miles

f/tyres wearing on edges,slight play in steering,oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,815 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

tyres slight wearing on edges,slight play in steering

Pass 22 Apr 2009 223,950 miles

slight play in steering\slight play in swivels

Fail 15 Apr 2009 22,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in steering,slight play in offside front top+bottom swivels

Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,549 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in front king pins front suspension lower arm bushes worn slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Apr 2007 18,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant leak

oil leak

split on nsf lower arm bush

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,626 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant leak

oil leak

split on nsf lower arm bush

Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,627 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in front trunions

wear in front king pins

wear in steering rack

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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YMW 766K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YMW 766K, 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 YMW 766K registered?

YMW 766K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 June 1972.

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