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KYY 217K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,364 mi
Last recorded35,364 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYY 217K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 35,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged corroded but servicable at presant (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,522 miles

ADVISE LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,218 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 34,214 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,830 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,963 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,830 miles

Clutch hose is deteriorated.

Front wipers are smearing.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to offside rear bump stop area.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 25,513 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Clutch hose is deteriorated.

Front wipers are smearing.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to offside rear bump stop area.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,722 miles

fuel tank damp not leaking at time of test possible tank sender unit seal

Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,282 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,080 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 15,933 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 12,844 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 12,835 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

offside and nearside center chassis corroded by seat mountings

rear foglamp tell tell lamp not working

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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KYY 217K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KYY 217K, 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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What year was KYY 217K registered?

KYY 217K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 8 June 1972.

Is KYY 217K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYY 217K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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