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RYY 58K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,704 mi
Last recorded35,704 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 58K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 35,704 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 35,704 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 31,913 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2021 31,907 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension strap slightly worn

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly worn

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 31,630 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,447 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,116 miles

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,483 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 29,742 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 29,735 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

exaust braket broken

revs stiking

Pass 14 May 2011 29,357 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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RYY 58K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYY 58K, 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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RYY 58K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 18 February 1972.

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