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YES 901M

1973 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,862 mi
Last recorded99,862 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYES 901M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 99,862 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 99,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 99,845 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 99,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 99,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 99,751 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 99,672 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 99,629 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 99,618 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 99,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 99,543 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 99,367 miles

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

Pass 14 May 2010 99,145 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 98,960 miles

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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YES 901M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YES 901M, 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 53 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 YES 901M registered?

YES 901M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is YES 901M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YES 901M shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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