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ARO 5N

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,969 mi
Last recorded46,969 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARO 5N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,969 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,825 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 46,825 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2008 46,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ARO 5N is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARO 5N, 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

How do I check the history of ARO 5N?

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What year was ARO 5N registered?

ARO 5N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is ARO 5N safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARO 5N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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