1972 MG B 1.8L Petrol · YJO 720L
1972 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1972. Recorded mileage 42,084 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJO 720L Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2024
- 42,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJO 720L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Mg B (YJO 720L) between July 2005 and October 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
YJO 720L Mileage History
- 28/07/200539,307 mi
- 05/08/200539,312 mi+5 mi
- 28/07/200639,709 mi+397 mi
- 27/07/200739,996 mi+287 mi
- 08/08/200840,146 mi+150 mi
- 08/08/200840,146 mi
- 06/11/200940,484 mi+338 mi
- 06/11/200940,484 mi
- 06/01/201440,512 mi+28 mi
- 22/04/201540,713 mi+201 mi
- 05/05/201540,727 mi+14 mi
- 07/06/201640,960 mi+233 mi
- 29/10/202442,084 mi+1,124 mi
Average of roughly 144 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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