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YFY 830M

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,615 mi
Last recorded25,615 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFY 830M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2016 25,615 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

vehicle has been coated with heavy underseal impairing visual inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,492 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Mar 2015 25,488 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

heavily undersealed

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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YFY 830M is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 YFY 830M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFY 830M registered?

YFY 830M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 24 May 1974.

Is YFY 830M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFY 830M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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