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KYV 289K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,498 mi
Last recorded96,498 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYV 289K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 96,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 96,304 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 96,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 95,564 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,143 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,253 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 92,253 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,438 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 91,438 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,726 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,218 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 88,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,862 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 86,465 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 86,440 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 86,440 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 86,408 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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KYV 289K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 KYV 289K, 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 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KYV 289K registered?

KYV 289K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 27 July 1972.

Is KYV 289K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYV 289K shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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