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YGV 734L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,637 mi
Last recorded30,637 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGV 734L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 30,637 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both inner sill to floor areas corroding

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 23 Feb 2021 24,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

n/s/f upper suspension arm front mounting bush worn

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 6 Mar 2020 23,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

hazard warning lamps not working

slight play in both front king pins

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 6 Mar 2020 23,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

hazard warning lamps not working

slight play in both front king pins

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 14 Mar 2019 19,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

slight lift in o/s/f king pin

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2018 17,631 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 14,467 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 11,109 miles

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,559 miles

bottom suspension arm bushes poor condition

n/s steering rack gaitor perished

uneven tyre wear

Pass 16 Apr 2014 3,615 miles

handbrake cable securing bracket broken but secure

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,819 miles

alternator lower bolt loose

front wishbone inner bushes perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 89,497 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,104 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,691 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 88,686 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 88,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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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YGV 734L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YGV 734L, 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 YGV 734L registered?

YGV 734L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 8 August 1972.

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