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XYE 284N

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,800 mi
Last recorded9,800 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYE 284N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 9,800 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 9,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 9,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring check strap poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 59,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 8,955 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,699 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 8,109 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 8,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 7,774 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 7,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 7,338 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 6,996 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 6,855 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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XYE 284N is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XYE 284N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XYE 284N registered?

XYE 284N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is XYE 284N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYE 284N shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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