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YSD 844L

1972 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,941 mi
Last recorded31,941 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSD 844L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 31,941 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 May 2018 31,941 miles

Headlamp switch faulty switch cleaned and functions (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2016 31,714 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,143 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 31,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 30,776 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 30,776 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,545 miles

N/S/F Wheel weights touching track rod end.

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 30,545 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Wheel weights touching track rod end.

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,989 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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YSD 844L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YSD 844L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YSD 844L registered?

YSD 844L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 27 November 1972.

Is YSD 844L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSD 844L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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