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YOD 109L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,682 mi
Last recorded61,682 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 109L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 61,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 61,081 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,934 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 59,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight lift in upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,864 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 58,611 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,006 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 56,679 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,381 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,948 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 55,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YOD 109L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOD 109L, 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 YOD 109L registered?

YOD 109L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is YOD 109L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOD 109L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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