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YXF 155N

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,530 mi
Last recorded84,530 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXF 155N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 84,530 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 84,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 84,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end rubber rubbing on alloy split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working all not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 83,271 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 83,271 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 83,190 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 83,184 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive slight half-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,182 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective poss not working (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive half-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,539 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,821 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,512 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,664 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall perished

off side front tyre outer side wall perishd

off side rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,251 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,347 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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YXF 155N is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YXF 155N, 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 YXF 155N registered?

YXF 155N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is YXF 155N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXF 155N shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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