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KYW 597K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,094 mi
Last recorded11,094 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYW 597K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 11,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 10,259 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 9,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 8,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 7,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

centre to rear exhaust clamp broken but still holding

Pass 6 Nov 2020 6,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 4,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 2,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front body has corrosion that does not affect structural integrity

Nearside Rear body has corrosion that does not affect structural integrity

Offside Front body has corrosion that does not affect structural integrity

Offside Rear body has corrosion that does not affect structural integrity

Pass 10 May 2017 723 miles

Slight free play in steering rack

Fail 9 May 2017 702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight free play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2016 96,981 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 96,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 95,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 92,751 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 89,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

surface corrosion developing on nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 11 May 2012 86,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

surface corrosion on nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 13 May 2011 83,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 80,212 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 78,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 75,573 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 73,369 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 71,735 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

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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KYW 597K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KYW 597K, 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 KYW 597K registered?

KYW 597K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 12 April 1972.

Is KYW 597K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYW 597K shows 22 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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