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YMW 381K

1972 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,726 mi
Last recorded43,726 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMW 381K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,573 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 43,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,490 miles

fuel leak from carb overflow

Fail 30 Jul 2009 43,490 miles

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

fuel leak from carb overflow

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,384 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,329 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 43,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,251 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 43,251 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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YMW 381K is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMW 381K, 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 YMW 381K registered?

YMW 381K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 21 June 1972.

Is YMW 381K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMW 381K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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