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YAU 894K

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,975 mi
Last recorded12,975 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAU 894K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 12,975 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 12,554 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 12,553 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 11,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 11,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 11,318 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 10,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,598 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 55,598 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr chassis leg by rear leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 9,457 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)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 9,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 8,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 8,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,418 miles

front sping plates slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 38,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

front sping plates slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,957 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YAU 894K is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 YAU 894K, 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 55 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 YAU 894K registered?

YAU 894K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 6 August 1971.

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