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YDK 20L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,587 mi
Last recorded58,587 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDK 20L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,587 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,382 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,057 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,998 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,844 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,726 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 55,725 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake cable insecure rear shocker top nuts not showing full thread

Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,271 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,073 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 54,073 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

cracking to n/s/f tyre

exhaust back box mount loose

n/s door mirror loose

slight judder o/s/f brake

washers aimed high

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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YDK 20L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDK 20L, 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

How do I check the history of YDK 20L?

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What year was YDK 20L registered?

YDK 20L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is YDK 20L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDK 20L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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