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YTA 958K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,548 mi
Last recorded42,548 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 958K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 42,548 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 41,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,906 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak/s

Pass 31 Aug 2020 37,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bolt missing from exhaust manifold ar rear

oil leak/s

Pass 20 Aug 2018 34,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine water pump worn /noisy

Fail 20 Aug 2018 34,358 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine water pump worn /noisy

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,122 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 33,117 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly rear brakes both sides (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,627 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still securely fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2015 31,621 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still securely fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,192 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,216 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,424 miles

main power supply to starter motor loose

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,285 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,007 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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YTA 958K 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 87%.

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 YTA 958K, 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 YTA 958K registered?

YTA 958K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 19 May 1972.

Is YTA 958K safe to buy?

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