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YJA 511L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,399 mi
Last recorded36,399 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJA 511L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 36,399 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 34,904 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 32,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 31,223 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 28,823 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 27,663 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,054 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 25,058 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,825 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 22,176 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 22,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,554 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic wheel arches fitted at front

Fail 21 Nov 2014 20,554 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 20,431 miles

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.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 20,431 miles

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.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 19,335 miles

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 19,335 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 17,937 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 17,236 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

small cut on offside rear tyre wall

Fail 21 Oct 2010 17,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,214 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,146 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 17,139 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for YJA 511L shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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