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YWL 960L

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

50,860 mi
Last recorded50,860 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWL 960L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,860 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 50,709 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,473 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 50,267 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,981 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 49,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 48,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 49,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,898 miles

slight mist oil nsf shocker

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,631 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 47,631 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,968 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 45,075 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,789 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 43,290 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 42,705 miles

slight knocking from steering rack but no tightness or free play evident

Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,697 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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YWL 960L is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YWL 960L, 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

How do I check the history of YWL 960L?

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What year was YWL 960L registered?

YWL 960L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 25 August 1972.

Is YWL 960L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWL 960L shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YWL 960L have outstanding finance?

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