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YFJ 500K

1972 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,782 mi
Last recorded4,782 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 500K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 4,782 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 4,454 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 4,230 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 3,549 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 3,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 2,606 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 2,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 1,833 miles

oil leak from propshaft oil seal. slight seepage from oil pressure gauge pipe union at engine block.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 1,833 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from propshaft oil seal. slight seepage from oil pressure gauge pipe union at engine block.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 1,055 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,786 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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YFJ 500K is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YFJ 500K, 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 YFJ 500K registered?

YFJ 500K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 25 May 1972.

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The MOT history for YFJ 500K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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