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YJL 141L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,905 mi
Last recorded18,905 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJL 141L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 18,905 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 18,904 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

osf wheel loose on splines

Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,544 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

vehicle has been restored noylock nuts fitted to front lower wish bones only just look to be on threads

Fail 31 Oct 2008 17,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

vehicle has been restored noylock nuts fitted to front lower wish bones only just look to be on threads

Pass 6 Jul 2007 17,256 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 17,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside front floor rails corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2006 17,016 miles

Both front floors corroded but outside prescrib ed areas

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,016 miles

Both front floors corroded but outside prescrib ed areas

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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YJL 141L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YJL 141L, 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 YJL 141L registered?

YJL 141L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is YJL 141L safe to buy?

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