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YUY 525M

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

3,422 mi
Last recorded3,422 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 525M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 3,422 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 3,414 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn back ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 3,010 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 2,978 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 2,885 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 2,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight mist of oil from nearside rear suspension arm

Pass 23 May 2012 411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 16 May 2012 411 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2011 354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 354 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 182 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 182 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 99,776 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,070 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 98,934 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 98,752 miles

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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YUY 525M is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YUY 525M, 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 YUY 525M registered?

YUY 525M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 25 June 1974.

Is YUY 525M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUY 525M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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