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YWB 724M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,478 mi
Last recorded59,478 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWB 724M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,478 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pressure

nearside front floor rusted

Fail 10 Dec 2007 59,478 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pressure

nearside front floor rusted

Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc pads squealing

king pins slight lift

nearside front floor rusted

nearside front hose slight twist

offside rear petrol tank mounting area rusted

Pass 24 Nov 2005 55,476 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

extensive underbody underseal

nsf outer brake pad appears to be getting thin

very slight movement in both front kingpins

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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YWB 724M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YWB 724M, 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.

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What year was YWB 724M registered?

YWB 724M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 14 November 1973.

Is YWB 724M safe to buy?

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