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AUR 493M

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,669 mi
Last recorded75,669 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 493M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 75,669 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 75,409 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,015 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside front flexi brake hose twisted.

Offside rear check strap broken.

Fail 13 Jun 2023 75,015 miles

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.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,973 miles

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 ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 74,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,953 miles

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 74,952 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,830 miles

all tyres perishing

both headlamps no beam pattern

front suspension rubber bushes perishing

n/s outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 17 Aug 2012 74,830 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 74,822 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 74,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,467 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 74,375 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for AUR 493M shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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