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YTU 335M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,900 mi
Last recorded25,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTU 335M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,900 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,362 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,402 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,797 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,737 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 21,726 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 20,725 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 20,713 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,423 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 19,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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YTU 335M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTU 335M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YTU 335M?

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What year was YTU 335M registered?

YTU 335M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 2 April 1974.

Is YTU 335M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTU 335M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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