MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake pivot seized. (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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
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?
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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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