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YPX 303L

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

20,064 mi
Last recorded20,064 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPX 303L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 20,064 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 19,090 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin bushes

Fail 21 Jul 2023 19,090 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin bushes

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nearside front stab link at lower attachment (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 17,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 16,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 16,200 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 15,237 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 15,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 15,142 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 14,645 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 14,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 14,515 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 14,502 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,850 miles

nearside jacking point rust holed

offside front floor / sill rust holed

Fail 25 Jul 2011 13,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside jacking point rust holed

offside front floor / sill rust holed

Pass 2 Aug 2010 10,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,229 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside jacking point rust holed but not structual

Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,015 miles

slight play in near side and off side front suspension king pins

Fail 28 Jul 2008 9,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight play in near side and off side front suspension king pins

Pass 4 Aug 2007 6,965 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Feb 2007 6,816 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 5,576 miles

slight play in near side and off side king pins

Fail 16 Jan 2006 5,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in near side and off side king pins

Fail 2 Aug 2005 5,493 miles

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

Sign of corrsion around both front headlights

Signs of corrsion around nearside sill panel

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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YPX 303L is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YPX 303L, 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 YPX 303L registered?

YPX 303L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is YPX 303L safe to buy?

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