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YRT 368N

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,968 mi
Last recorded8,968 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRT 368N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 8,968 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 8,964 miles

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 8,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 May 2008 6,922 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 4,615 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 4,615 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 1,796 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 1,796 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YRT 368N is a 1974 MG B GT in Green 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 YRT 368N, 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 YRT 368N registered?

YRT 368N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 25 September 1974.

Is YRT 368N safe to buy?

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