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BYL 522H

1970 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,552 mi
Last recorded66,552 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYL 522H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 66,552 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,458 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,427 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 66,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,365 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 65,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 65,511 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,332 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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BYL 522H is a 1970 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYL 522H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BYL 522H?

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What year was BYL 522H registered?

BYL 522H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is BYL 522H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYL 522H 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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