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YRU 262K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,265 mi
Last recorded27,265 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRU 262K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,265 miles

Offside Front floor has corrosion hole

Offside Front hand brake lever sticky

Offside Rear heavily perished

Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,907 miles

osr brake lever sticky

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mounts weak

front lower inner wishbone bushes weak

front springs weak-rear springs flat

rear brake lever dust cver missing

slight play though steering column

Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,800 miles

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

wiring near steering column needs securing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,096 miles

near side front bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,903 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise both rear tyres perrished

advise front screen starting to delaminate

Pass 26 May 2010 16,803 miles

advise rack rough in opperation

advise screen starting to delaminate

advisepoor repairs to inner front arches

Fail 14 May 2010 16,771 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

advise rack rough in opperation

advise screen starting to delaminate

advisepoor repairs to inner front arches

Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,703 miles

underside of vehicle in rather rusty condition

Fail 27 Jun 2006 16,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

chassis and underside of vehicle getting weak in several 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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YRU 262K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRU 262K, 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 YRU 262K registered?

YRU 262K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 31 May 1972.

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