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YBX 890M

1971 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,136 mi
Last recorded81,136 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B GT V858,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBX 890M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,136 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 81,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,992 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 79,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,942 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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YBX 890M is a 1971 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 58,528 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBX 890M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YBX 890M?

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What year was YBX 890M registered?

YBX 890M is a 1971 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is YBX 890M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBX 890M shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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