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YDB 559L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,752 mi
Last recorded81,752 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDB 559L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,752 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 81,752 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake pivot seized. (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 81,273 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 81,018 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

inner sills and chassis getting corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

inner sills getting corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 79,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

floors getting corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,709 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 79,704 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 May 2010 78,776 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2009 77,256 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

floors getting corroded

n/s/f thrust washer getting worn

Pass 24 Oct 2007 76,976 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 76,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,391 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2006 76,391 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak

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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YDB 559L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YDB 559L, 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 YDB 559L registered?

YDB 559L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is YDB 559L safe to buy?

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