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YME 256N

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,168 mi
Last recorded4,168 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYME 256N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 4,168 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

under side of car is coated in underseal

Fail 26 Apr 2014 94,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

under side of car is coated in underseal

Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,549 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 93,539 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 91,948 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2008 91,948 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2007 90,789 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 90,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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YME 256N is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YME 256N, 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

How do I check the history of YME 256N?

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What year was YME 256N registered?

YME 256N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 4 September 1974.

Is YME 256N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YME 256N shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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