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YEA 997M

1974 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,632 mi
Last recorded66,632 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEA 997M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,632 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKER ARMS SLIGHT PLAY

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 5 May 2015 65,985 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 65,985 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 65,822 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,851 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 64,562 miles

front number plate crack

offside and nearside rear shocker links play

Pass 3 May 2011 63,833 miles

fuel pump damp

nearside rear shocker linkes slight play

offside rear shocker linkes slight play

Pass 19 May 2010 63,036 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 63,029 miles

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.

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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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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What year was YEA 997M registered?

YEA 997M is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 2 May 1974.

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