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YTB 139L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,685 mi
Last recorded24,685 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTB 139L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 24,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 24,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 24,676 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 24,663 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 24,643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 24,595 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 24,580 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 24,449 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,184 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,392 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,387 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,355 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,961 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

osf and nsf tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,931 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 21,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front to rear starter lead rubbing on clutch hose

Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,691 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

rear fog light not working

Pass 23 May 2008 18,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,152 miles

both front wheel bearings suspect

washers poor effort

Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,777 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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YTB 139L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 YTB 139L, 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 53 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 YTB 139L registered?

YTB 139L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is YTB 139L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTB 139L shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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