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YWR 999L

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,768 mi
Last recorded39,768 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWR 999L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,768 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 39,739 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,617 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 22 May 2017 39,358 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,181 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,179 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,170 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,168 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,139 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,137 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 39,137 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 39,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,135 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 39,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,132 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,118 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,112 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 39,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YWR 999L is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YWR 999L, 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 YWR 999L registered?

YWR 999L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is YWR 999L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWR 999L shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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