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YXF 88N

1974 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,277 mi
Last recorded51,277 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXF 88N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 51,277 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,049 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,961 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,615 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 42,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,396 miles

Offside Front floor starting to corrode.

Rear diff leaking oil

Slight corrosion to near side middle jacking point.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 38,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,605 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,838 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 37,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 37,814 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 37,814 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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YXF 88N is a 1974 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YXF 88N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YXF 88N registered?

YXF 88N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 September 1974.

Is YXF 88N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXF 88N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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