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YDW 238K

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,636 mi
Last recorded48,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDW 238K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 48,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 47,366 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 46,310 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 44,919 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 43,100 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 42,410 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 39,746 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 39,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 38,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,750 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 34,518 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,971 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,904 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,861 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long travel on handbrake

Fail 3 Apr 2006 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long travel on handbrake

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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YDW 238K is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YDW 238K, 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 YDW 238K registered?

YDW 238K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 4 April 1972.

Is YDW 238K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDW 238K shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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