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YRU 748K

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,844 mi
Last recorded62,844 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRU 748K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2025 62,844 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 62,821 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 62,675 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 62,640 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 62,561 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 62,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 62,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,196 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,982 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,433 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,407 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,365 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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YRU 748K is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YRU 748K, 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

How do I check the history of YRU 748K?

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What year was YRU 748K registered?

YRU 748K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1972.

Is YRU 748K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRU 748K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YRU 748K have outstanding finance?

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