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XYA 241M

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,489 mi
Last recorded87,489 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYA 241M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,489 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front kingpins have slight lift

Fail 5 Jun 2023 87,489 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front kingpins have slight lift

Pass 1 May 2018 84,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 84,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 83,365 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 82,312 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 78,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 77,678 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 77,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 77,097 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge just outside centre three quarters

Pass 12 May 2010 76,204 miles

slight play in both front antiroll bar mounting bushes

Fail 11 May 2010 76,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both front antiroll bar mounting bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,185 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion in nearside outer sill not within 30cm of structural mounting point

Pass 16 May 2008 74,074 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 74,073 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2007 72,258 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 72,256 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 70,248 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 70,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2005 68,693 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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XYA 241M is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XYA 241M, 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 XYA 241M registered?

XYA 241M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 23 May 1974.

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