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SYE 950N

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,978 mi
Last recorded53,978 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYE 950N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 53,978 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 53,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 53,121 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,532 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 51,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 51,484 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

battery insecure

fuel pump is damp around unions

steering rack gaitors are perished

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 May 2012 51,477 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

battery insecure

fuel pump is damp around unions

steering rack gaitors are perished

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 May 2011 50,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 50,358 miles

Both rear road springs getting weak shackles close to chassis

Pass 12 May 2009 49,799 miles

Slight movement in both king pin thrust

Slight movement in both rear shock absorber arms

Fail 5 May 2009 49,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Slight movement in both king pin thrust

Slight movement in both rear shock absorber arms

Pass 8 May 2008 49,240 miles

Damp around nearside rear brake back plate

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 49,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension bushes slightly perished

nearside track rod end boot split

Pass 17 May 2006 48,627 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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SYE 950N is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 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 SYE 950N, 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 52 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 SYE 950N registered?

SYE 950N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SYE 950N safe to buy?

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