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YVU 874M

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,802 mi
Last recorded14,802 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVU 874M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,802 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 14,802 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 14,782 miles

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

slight play nearside front kingpin

Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,690 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YVU 874M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVU 874M, 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

How do I check the history of YVU 874M?

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What year was YVU 874M registered?

YVU 874M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 5 February 1974.

Is YVU 874M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVU 874M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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