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YUD 505M

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,006 mi
Last recorded18,006 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUD 505M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2018 18,006 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 15,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,308 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Jan 2015 14,758 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 14,222 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,360 miles

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

o/s rear chassis is rusted around the bump stop

o/s rear foot brake is slower to operate

Pass 13 Jan 2012 12,891 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 11,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 9,937 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 8,158 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 6,149 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 3,402 miles

lift in the o/s king pin

n/s castle section is rusting

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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YUD 505M is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 YUD 505M, 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 53 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 YUD 505M registered?

YUD 505M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 17 August 1973.

Is YUD 505M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUD 505M shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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