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AFB 721N

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,965 mi
Last recorded69,965 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFB 721N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 69,965 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,871 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody and floor pans heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,696 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,246 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 62,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,069 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 57,069 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,167 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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AFB 721N is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFB 721N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFB 721N registered?

AFB 721N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 27 September 1974.

Is AFB 721N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFB 721N shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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