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XYD 186M

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,639 mi
Last recorded78,639 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYD 186M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,639 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 78,583 miles

Slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 75,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 69,301 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 66,076 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,988 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,367 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,191 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,116 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 336,647 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 33,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,155 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 25,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007
Fail 12 Oct 2007 18,391 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

free play in nearside of steering rack

free play in offside of steering rack

nearside front track rod end boot badly split

oil leak aronud engine

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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XYD 186M is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 XYD 186M, 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 51 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 XYD 186M registered?

XYD 186M is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1975.

Is XYD 186M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYD 186M shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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