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YBO 3K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,484 mi
Last recorded88,484 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBO 3K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 87,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 87,972 miles

Front Road wheel fixing loose Both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,385 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,764 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,559 miles

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

Oil leak

underbody heavily undrsealed

Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,218 miles

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 83,726 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 32,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,881 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 81,261 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 81,261 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 3K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YBO 3K, 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 YBO 3K registered?

YBO 3K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 16 February 1972.

Is YBO 3K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBO 3K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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