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YTM 428L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,291 mi
Last recorded6,291 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTM 428L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 6,291 miles

handbrake low effort

Fail 13 May 2020 6,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake low effort

Pass 16 May 2018 4,859 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 3,971 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 3,309 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 2,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 1,925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 1,198 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 1,195 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 228 miles

oil leak from engine

steering system has slight play detected at steering wheel.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 55 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 99,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 97,275 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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YTM 428L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YTM 428L, 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 YTM 428L registered?

YTM 428L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is YTM 428L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTM 428L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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