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YAW 549K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,642 mi
Last recorded50,642 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAW 549K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 50,642 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 49,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 47,944 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 44,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 43,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,713 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,419 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,447 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,789 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,327 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 31,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,884 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

sligth judder from front brakes

sligth play in top steering column

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,399 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,541 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,128 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,932 miles

handbrake cable rubbing on fuel pipe

nearside and offside trackrod end dust covers perished

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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YAW 549K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YAW 549K, 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 YAW 549K registered?

YAW 549K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 5 April 1972.

Is YAW 549K safe to buy?

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