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GYF 515N

1974 MG Mgb GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,088 mi
Last recorded87,088 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb GT48,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYF 515N
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 87,088 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion castle rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 87,088 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion castle rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 87,089 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,089 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 87,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,088 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,164 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 76,733 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 76,721 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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GYF 515N is a 1974 MG Mgb GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 48,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYF 515N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYF 515N registered?

GYF 515N is a 1974 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 December 1974.

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