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LYY 788K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,538 mi
Last recorded26,538 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 788K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,395 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 25,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 25,046 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,873 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 25 Feb 2012 24,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,311 miles

front brakes binding

o/s outer t/r end gaiter split

steering stiff

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Feb 2011 24,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes binding

o/s outer t/r end gaiter split

steering stiff

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,148 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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LYY 788K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYY 788K, 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 LYY 788K registered?

LYY 788K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 25 January 1972.

Is LYY 788K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYY 788K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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