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YBO 211K

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

1,825 mi
Last recorded1,825 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBO 211K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 1,825 miles

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

Corrosion in arches

Corrosion under vehicle and in prescribed areas

Front brake back plates deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs corroded

Sills corroded

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 May 2017 1,778 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor tunnel (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Corrosion in arches

Corrosion under vehicle and in prescribed areas

Front brake back plates deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs corroded

Sills corroded

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Jul 2016 1,344 miles

Corrosion under body in prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Extensive welding repairs under vehicle

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Jun 2016 1,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Corrosion under body in prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Extensive welding repairs under vehicle

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 May 2015 105 miles

Extensive welding been done under vehicle

Hole in jacking point crossmember not in prescribed area n/s/f

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs corroded

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 May 2015 84 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Extensive welding been done under vehicle

Hole in jacking point crossmember not in prescribed area n/s/f

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs corroded

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 May 2014 98,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 97,684 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2013 97,684 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,214 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

box sections have surface corrossion around rear leaf spring back mountings

engine leaking oil

imbalance on rear brake application

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

radiator in poor condition

surface corrossion on o/s/r inner sill

Fail 26 May 2011 95,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

box sections have surface corrossion around rear leaf spring back mountings

engine leaking oil

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

radiator in poor condition

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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YBO 211K is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YBO 211K, 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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YBO 211K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 21 February 1972.

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