MOT Status
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36,399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
plastic wheel arches fitted at front
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
plastic wheel arches fitted at front
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise gearbox and backaxle oil leak
advise n/s gearbox mounting beginning to deteriorate.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise gearbox and backaxle oil leak
advise n/s gearbox mounting beginning to deteriorate.
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
small cut on offside rear tyre wall
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
small cut on offside rear tyre wall
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YJA 511L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 YJA 511L, 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 YJA 511L registered?
YJA 511L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 18 October 1972.
Is YJA 511L safe to buy?
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