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YDT 200M

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,442 mi
Last recorded25,442 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDT 200M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,442 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,060 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 25,060 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,670 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 23,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 23,062 miles

hand brake close to no reserve travel

slight play / lift n/s/f lower ball joint / king pin

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2012 22,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 21,460 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 May 2010 20,616 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in nearside front king pin

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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YDT 200M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YDT 200M, 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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What year was YDT 200M registered?

YDT 200M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 8 January 1974.

Is YDT 200M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDT 200M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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