MOT Status
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75,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside front flexi brake hose twisted.
Offside rear check strap broken.
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fractured rim edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside front flexi brake hose twisted.
Offside rear check strap broken.
Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()
Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carb vent tubes leaking near exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 R14 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()
Nearside Rear tyre is of tube type, other three tyres are tubeless
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all tyres perishing
both headlamps no beam pattern
front suspension rubber bushes perishing
n/s outer sill corroded and holed
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
all tyres perishing
both headlamps no beam pattern
front suspension rubber bushes perishing
n/s outer sill corroded and holed
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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AUR 493M is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 AUR 493M, 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.
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What year was AUR 493M registered?
AUR 493M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 8 February 1974.
Is AUR 493M safe to buy?
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