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MG B GT

Orange · Petrol · 1972 · 1,798 cc

YVE 3MOT history

YVE 3 is an orange petrol MG B GT first used on 17 Mar 1972. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,234 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YVE 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
B GT
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
17 Mar 1972
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YVE 3 was last recorded at 82,234 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,433 miles · 26 Apr 2017
Between the last two tests
801 miles
Average per year
1,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,234 miles
  • 2017 – 81,433 miles
  • 2016 – 80,950 miles
  • 2015 – 80,577 miles
  • 2014 – 80,460 miles
  • 2013 – 80,364 miles
  • 2012 – 79,788 miles
  • 2011 – 76,767 miles
  • 2010 – 73,776 miles
  • 2009 – 71,120 miles
  • 2008 – 68,317 miles
  • 2007 – 65,408 miles
  • 2006 – 62,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,234 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,234 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,234 miles
    Test number
    574662367471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,433 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,433 miles
    Test number
    671736464235
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail81,412 miles (+462)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,412 miles
    Test number
    205987890534
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass80,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,950 miles
    Test number
    372012897045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail80,950 miles (+373)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,950 miles
    Test number
    242154637420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass80,577 miles (+117)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,577 miles
    Test number
    935779035152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious rubber suspension bushes starting to perish

  7. Pass80,460 miles (+96)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,460 miles
    Test number
    319636234162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious rubber bushings perishing (no excess play)

  8. Pass80,364 miles (+576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    515702823135
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass79,788 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    125003642120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail79,769 miles (+3,002)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,769 miles
    Test number
    699765412113
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious areas of vehicle corroded

  11. Pass76,767 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,767 miles
    Test number
    415254501102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged still 100% readable
    • NoteVarious parts of vehicle showing signs of age

  12. Fail76,767 miles (+2,991)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,767 miles
    Test number
    367754801111
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged still 100% readable
    • NoteVarious parts of vehicle showing signs of age

  13. Pass73,776 miles (+2,656)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,776 miles
    Test number
    520214200174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate has slight damage still 100% readable

  14. Pass71,120 miles (+2,803)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,120 miles
    Test number
    351424719129
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious rubber bushes showing signs of deteration but none with excessive movement

  15. Pass68,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,317 miles
    Test number
    240589418430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  16. Fail68,317 miles (+2,909)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,317 miles
    Test number
    800459518130
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  17. Pass65,408 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,408 miles
    Test number
    863523927188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  18. Pass62,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,082 miles
    Test number
    674764326140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,082 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,082 miles
    Test number
    750194726142
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about YVE 3

What vehicle is registration YVE 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YVE 3 on an orange petrol MG B GT first used on 17 Mar 1972. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YVE 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YVE 3 is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on YVE 3?
The MOT on YVE 3 is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YVE 3 done?
YVE 3 was recorded at 82,234 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 1,023 miles a year.
Has YVE 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YVE 3 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on YVE 3 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on YVE 3 find?
YVE 3 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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