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YDA 537M

1974 MG B

Pink Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,012 mi
Last recorded84,012 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDA 537M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,012 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 84,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,988 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,798 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from both engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 82,798 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from both engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2016 82,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits & heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil & coolant leak

Slight bind to nearside rear & offside front brakes

Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,214 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 82,214 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,191 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,191 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,468 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 81,446 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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YDA 537M is a 1974 MG B in Pink with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDA 537M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YDA 537M registered?

YDA 537M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1974.

Is YDA 537M safe to buy?

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