MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside thick with underseal
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
underside thick with underseal
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
play in water pump
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
both rear tyresa perrished on sidewalls
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both rear tyresa perrished on sidewalls
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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YUY 838M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 YUY 838M, 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 YUY 838M registered?
YUY 838M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 14 February 1974.
Is YUY 838M safe to buy?
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