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YFX 154M

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,704 mi
Last recorded58,704 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFX 154M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 58,704 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 58,156 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,150 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 56,914 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 54,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 52,532 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 52,530 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 51,189 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,183 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 50,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,082 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,722 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,428 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,148 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 49,148 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,026 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

number plates black and gray lettering

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,740 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,377 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 45,490 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 45,185 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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YFX 154M is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 YFX 154M, 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 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YFX 154M?

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What year was YFX 154M registered?

YFX 154M is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is YFX 154M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFX 154M shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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