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YFC 438L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,316 mi
Last recorded68,316 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFC 438L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,316 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,212 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 68,212 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,023 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,715 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,314 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,814 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 63,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,680 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,879 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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YFC 438L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YFC 438L, 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 YFC 438L?

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What year was YFC 438L registered?

YFC 438L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is YFC 438L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFC 438L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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