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YDK 555L

1972 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,074 mi
Last recorded14,074 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDK 555L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,036 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 14,034 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

unable to close bonnet

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,466 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 13,447 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,556 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 11,553 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,553 miles

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 555L is a 1972 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YDK 555L, 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 YDK 555L registered?

YDK 555L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is YDK 555L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDK 555L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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