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KYV 699K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,841 mi
Last recorded92,841 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYV 699K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 92,841 miles

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

slight corrosion to os step and sill edge

slight lift in king pins

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Nov 2017 92,841 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to os step and sill edge

slight lift in king pins

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Nov 2017 92,838 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded castle rail front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

ns outer sill slightly corroded

os step corroded

slight free play at wheel

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,379 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

lift in both king pins

ns inner sill corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Oct 2016 92,342 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

lift in both king pins

ns inner sill corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,691 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,690 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,003 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 699K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 699K, 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.

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KYV 699K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 5 May 1972.

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