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YJL 81L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,678 mi
Last recorded95,678 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJL 81L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,678 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,174 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,538 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,500 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 93,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,326 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,188 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,003 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,875 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 91,530 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 91,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 91,315 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 90,482 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 89,969 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 89,693 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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YJL 81L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJL 81L, 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

How do I check the history of YJL 81L?

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What year was YJL 81L registered?

YJL 81L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 30 October 1972.

Is YJL 81L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJL 81L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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