MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,632 miAbove average mileage for this year
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BOTH REAR SHOCKER ARMS SLIGHT PLAY
Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
brake pedal rubber split on edge
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
brake pedal rubber split on edge
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
offside and nearside rear shocker link play
rear springs weak
steering rack slight oil
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
front number plate cracked
steering rack slight oil mist
front number plate crack
offside and nearside rear shocker links play
fuel pump damp
nearside rear shocker linkes slight play
offside rear shocker linkes slight play
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?
Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YEA 997M is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 YEA 997M, 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 52 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YEA 997M is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 2 May 1974.
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