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YCB 566M

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,117 mi
Last recorded46,117 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCB 566M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 46,117 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill detached at lower seam to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger at centre jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outrigger at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all tyres perished advise replacement 165 x 14

Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,115 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,965 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,808 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,630 miles

center exhaust mounting split but system adequiately suported

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,414 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 44,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,064 miles

clutch pipe fluid leak evident

Fail 3 Jul 2012 43,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pipe fluid leak evident

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,621 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 1,190 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 42,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 42,269 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 42,009 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 42,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,867 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 41,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,296 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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YCB 566M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YCB 566M, 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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YCB 566M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 30 April 1974.

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